Surgical Assistant III

Beacon Oral Specialists•Los Gatos, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking an experienced oral surgery assistant to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role calls for strong organization, attentiveness to patient needs, a thorough understanding of oral surgery procedures, and excellent hand-eye coordination. The assistant supports surgical procedures and patient recovery, provides patient care, and performs clinical and administrative work. The position may also involve directing or training other team members. Working in the office is an essential part of the job. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of previous clinical surgical assistant experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
OMSA, ACLS, and PALS.
X-ray license.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent patient care under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
Must work in the office as an essential part of the job.
Must be able to stand for up to 80% of the time at minimum.
Must be able to drive, sit, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Set up and break down rooms for IV anesthesia and surgery.
Manage drug protocols, including logbooks, inventory, and preparation.
Seat patients and perform pre-operative setup.
Assist with surgery.
Follow IV sedation and nitrous protocols.
Support patient recovery and provide excellent patient care.
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Understand procedure-based forms, consent forms, and other handouts.
Follow OSHA requirements, including personal protection requirements.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Conduct patient consultations.
Make follow-up phone calls to patients.
Take X-rays and scans.
Enter EMR notes for appointments and procedures.
Use e-prescribing and clinical prescriptions as needed.
May direct the work of and/or train other team members.