Surgical Assistant II

Oral surgery assistant to support the surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. Responsibilities include instrument cleaning, autoclave operation, surgical tray setup, instrument identification, room setup/breakdown for IV anesthesia and surgery, patient seating and pre-op setup, chart review, nitrous oxide setup, proper restraints positioning, airway support for sedated patients, patient calming techniques, instrument circulation and retrieval, post-anesthesia patient monitoring, and determining need for doctor involvement. Non-surgical tasks include handling forms and handouts, OSHA compliance, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, charting, patient consultations, discharge instructions, follow-up calls, taking X-Rays/scans, entering EMR notes, daily office opening/closing, and providing back-up to coworkers. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program, Surgical Assistant certification, current CPR/BLS, and a dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT). Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills, plus professionalism and the ability to provide excellent patient care under pressure, are essential. Schedule is Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00PM and Friday 8:00AM–2:00PM. Benefits include 401(k) matching and comprehensive insurance options. On-site work is essential to the role.