Surgical Assistant III

Beacon Oral Specialists•Los Gatos, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant III supports an oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role includes preparing and breaking down rooms for IV anesthesia and surgery, assisting with IV sedation and nitrous protocols, supporting patient recovery, and providing excellent patient care. The assistant also performs clinical and administrative duties, including taking X-rays and scans, documenting in the EMR, patient consultations and follow-up calls, scheduling, filing, and charting. The position may include directing the work of or training other team members. Working in the office is an essential part of the role.

Requirements

At least 5 years of previous clinical surgical assistant experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
Able to stand for up to 80% of the time at minimum.
Physical ability to drive and sit and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

OMSA certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

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 IV sedation and nitrous protocols.
Support patient recovery and provide excellent patient care.
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Understand procedure-based forms, handouts, and consent forms.
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 and make follow-up calls to patients.
Take X-rays and scans.
Enter EMR notes for appointments and procedures.
Use e-prescribing and prescriptions in the clinical setting.
May direct the work of and/or train other team members.