Oral Surgery Support Specialist II

Beacon Oral Specialists; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, attentive to patients, and have a solid understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities cover both surgical duties—instrument cleaning, autoclave operation, tray setup, IV anesthesia support, patient positioning, post-anesthesia

Qualifications

• Experience as an oral surgery assistant is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to patient needs.
• Understanding of oral surgery procedures and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Surgical responsibilities: instrument cleaning per infection control, autoclave operation, tray setup, identify instruments, room setup/breakdown for IV anesthesia and surgery, seat patient, review charts, nitrous oxide setup, position restraints, assist airway for sedated patients, calm patients, circulate and retrieve instruments, monitor post-anesthesia, determine if a doctor visit is needed, know emergency procedures and equipment operation, perform routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Non-surgical responsibilities: familiarize with forms and handouts, OSHA compliance, greet patients, scheduling, filing, charting, patient consultations, follow-up calls.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organized

Patient care

Job description

Oral Surgery Partners in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, attentive to patients, and have a solid understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities cover both surgical duties—instrument cleaning, autoclave operation, tray setup, IV anesthesia support, patient positioning, post-anesthesia