Surgical Assistant II at Beacon Oral Specialists

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical assistance, Infection control, Autoclave operation, IV anesthesia support, Airway management, Patient monitoring, X-ray imaging, EMR documentation, Patient consultation, Sterilization, Emergency procedures, Time management, Communication, Patient care, Instrument maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Surgical Assistant II Job Location: Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery, Dunwoody, GA Job Type: Fulltime Summary: Your new career awaits you... We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination. Surgical Responsibilities: * Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols. * Autoclave operation and function. * Surgical tray set-up. * Identification of instruments used in the clinic. * Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery. * Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up. * Review charts. * Nitrous oxide set-up. * Proper positioning of restraints. * Support airway for sedated patients. * Demonstrate patient calming techniques. * Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments. * Monitor patients post anesthesia. * Assess if patients need to see a doctor. * Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment. * Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces. * Provide excellent patient care. Non-Surgical Responsibilities: * Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.). * Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection) * Greet patients and make them feel comfortable. * Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting. * Perform patient consultations. * Provide discharge instructions. * Make follow up phone calls to patients. * Take X-Rays / scans. * Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures. * Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray) * Back-up co-workers as needed. Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program. * Certification as a Surgical Assistant. * Current CPR/BLS certification required. * Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required. * Great organizational and time management skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances. * Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude. Schedule: * Monday – Friday, 8 hour shift Benefits: * 401(k) Matching * Dental Insurance * Health Insurance * Life Insurance * Vision Insurance * Referral Program Special Requirements: * Working on-site is essential to the function of this position. * Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum. * Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs. * This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

The surgical assistant supports the oral surgeon by preparing the clinic, managing instruments, and assisting during dental procedures. They are also responsible for monitoring patients under anesthesia, maintaining infection control protocols, and performing administrative tasks like charting and scheduling.