Compassionate Surgical Assistant — Oral Surgery Team

Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA, HSA)

Tuition Assistance

Continuing Education

Annual Scrub Allowance

Paid Time Off (Vacation & 6 Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Bereavement Leave

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You will assist during procedures, monitor patients, document histories and vitals, and maintain sterile environments to ensure safety and smooth workflow.

This role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, effective communication with physicians and staff, and adherence to infection control and confidentiality standards to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Assistant or relevant training preferred.
• Experience in oral surgery, dental surgery, or medical surgical setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients, physicians and team members.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization procedures and OR protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork to work with surgeons, nurses and staff.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, as needed.
• Review and document patient medical histories.
• Prepare and process patient prescriptions with accuracy.
• Monitor and record vital signs and anesthesia records.
• Provide post-operative monitoring and accompany patients until release to caregiver.
• Prepare and sanitize surgical and examination rooms.
• Assist with ongoing surgical procedures as needed.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and support clinic operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical assisting certification

DAANCE, N2O, CPR certification

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterilization procedures

Operating room protocols

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You will assist during procedures, monitor patients, document histories and vitals, and maintain sterile environments to ensure safety and smooth workflow.

This role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, effective communication with physicians and staff, and adherence to infection control and confidentiality standards to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.