Seasonal Surgical Assistant II - Path to Full-Time

Beacon Oral Specialists; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists is seeking a diligent Surgical Assistant II (Seasonal) to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures at our Mission Viejo center. The role requires organization, attentiveness to patient needs, and a solid understanding of oral surgery procedures with excellent hand-eye coordination.

The successful candidate will assist with instrument handling, sterilization, patient setup, and post-anesthesia monitoring while maintaining compliance with OSHA

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Surgical: instrument cleaning per infection control protocols.
• Operate autoclave and manage surgical tray setup.
• Position patient and prep for procedures; assist with anesthesia.
• Review charts and assist during procedures; monitor post-anesthesia recovery.
• Maintain instruments/equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Provide excellent patient care and support to the oral surgeon.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Professionalism

Patient care under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CA Infectious Control Certificate

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Certification as Surgical Assistant

CPR/BLS certification

Dental X-ray license

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists is seeking a diligent Surgical Assistant II (Seasonal) to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures at our Mission Viejo center. The role requires organization, attentiveness to patient needs, and a solid understanding of oral surgery procedures with excellent hand-eye coordination.

The successful candidate will assist with instrument handling, sterilization, patient setup, and post-anesthesia monitoring while maintaining compliance with OSHA