Surgical Assistant

Specialty1 Partners•Concord, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Capitol Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Concord is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its specialty practice. The role supports the surgeon and helps provide patients with a comfortable, safe, and high-quality care experience. The assistant prepares surgical areas, instruments, and equipment; assists during procedures; monitors patient vitals; provides post-operative instructions and materials; and helps with inventory and other office responsibilities. The position also includes patient service and administrative and basic dental tasks as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an oral surgery assistant.
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
Understanding of health and safety regulations.
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
Good computer skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Well-organized and reliable.
High school diploma.
Certificate from an accredited surgical assistant program, if required by law.
Active state radiology license, if required by law.
Able to sit and stand for extended periods.
Able to operate standard office equipment.
Able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas.
Able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
Able to work around medical equipment and instruments.
Able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
Able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating needs and assisting as required.
Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
Monitor and record patient vitals and support patient comfort and safety.
Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.
Help coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.
Answer patients’ needs, concerns, and questions and help keep them comfortable during visits.