Surgical Assistant

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery • Midlothian, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a passionate and dedicated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial in providing exceptional patient care and supporting life-changing surgical treatments. The position operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values purposeful work, individual accountability, and a positive attitude. The Surgery Assistant will play a vital role in the success of each surgery and the comfort of every patient.

Requirements

• One (1) year of dental assisting or surgery technical experience required.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Understanding of HIPAA required.
• Radiology certification required.
• Familiar with anatomy and medical and dental terminology pertaining to oral surgery.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with empathy before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist surgeon with evaluations, surgeries, and post-op visits.
• Take digital x-rays and models.
• Document patient charts accurately during evaluations, surgical procedures, and post-op appointments.
• Prepare surgical trays, and evaluation and surgical rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, laboratories, and treatment rooms.
• Complete clinical and pharmacy logs according to practice standard.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Flex-spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training Programs
• 401K Retirement, with employer contribution
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed