Part-Time Surgical Assistant II — Oral Surgery Support

Beacon Oral Specialists; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists seeks a diligent Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures at the Bethesda, MD practice. This part-time role emphasizes organization, patient care, and adherence to infection control and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, room preparation, chart review, X-ray entry, and assisting with sedation settings, post-anesthesia monitoring, and daily office setup.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification as Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Maryland dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.

Responsibilities

• Proper instrument cleaning per infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Autoclave operation and function.
• Surgical tray set-up and instrument identification.
• Room setup/breakdown for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Review charts and ensure patient readiness.
• Nitrous oxide set-up and patient monitoring.
• Positioning, airway support for sedated patients, and calming techniques.
• Circulate and retrieve instruments; monitor post-anesthesia patients.
• Perform daily/weekly/quarterly maintenance on instruments and headpieces.
• Provide excellent patient care and back-up support as needed.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program (preferred)

Surgical Assistant certification (preferred)

CPR/BLS certification

Dental X-ray license – Maryland

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists seeks a diligent Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures at the Bethesda, MD practice. This part-time role emphasizes organization, patient care, and adherence to infection control and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, room preparation, chart review, X-ray entry, and assisting with sedation settings, post-anesthesia monitoring, and daily office setup.