Dental Surgical Assistant: Patient Care & OR Support

Specialty1 Partners; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental insurance

VSP Vision Coverage

Life Insurance (employee)

Short-term & Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

401(k) plan with match

HSA / FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Package

Hospital/Accident/Critical Care

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chin Oral Surgery - Hoffman Estates is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant for our busy specialty practice. You will prepare the surgical area, assist the surgeon, manage patient vitals, and educate patients on post-operative care to ensure a comfortable, safe visit.

You should bring 3+ years of experience, radiology knowledge, and strong communication skills. This role involves standing for long periods and routine office tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as dental surgical assistant.
• Proficient in dental imaging and radiographs.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma.
• Certificate from accredited surgical assistant program (if required by law).
• Active state radiology license (if required by law).
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Assist patients safely in/out of chairs.
• Maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
• Work around medical equipment and instruments.
• Adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assisting as required.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure 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.
• As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Ability to sit/stand long periods

Education

High school diploma

Surgical assistant program certificate

State radiology license

Tools

Dental imaging & radiographs

Dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Job description

Chin Oral Surgery - Hoffman Estates is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant for our busy specialty practice. You will prepare the surgical area, assist the surgeon, manage patient vitals, and educate patients on post-operative care to ensure a comfortable, safe visit.

You should bring 3+ years of experience, radiology knowledge, and strong communication skills. This role involves standing for long periods and routine office tasks in a fast-paced environment.