Surgical Assistant

Oral Surgery Partners; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Profit sharing after six months

Short-term disability

HSA eligibility

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners in Arnold, MO is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support oral surgeons during procedures, maintain patient safety, and help deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced setting. The Surgical Assistant will prepare instruments, monitor vital signs during procedures, assist with postoperative care, and help maintain a clean, well-stocked operatory.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support; dental or oral surgery experience is preferred, with on-the-job

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required; employer will train if needed.
• Previous dental or oral surgery experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures and ensure smooth workflow.
• Communicate with patients professionally and provide post-op instructions.
• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures.
• Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
• Maintain safe, compliant operatory environment and follow protocols.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

Analytical

Initiative

Oral surgery knowledge

Safety standards

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support

Job description

Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice:Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery
Location: Arnold, MO
Hours: M, T & Th, F 7:30am -4:00pm. Half Day Wed 7:30am – 12:00pm

Position Purpose:

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

Patient Care & Experience

• Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons.
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.

Office Operations & Safety

Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including:

• Clean and stocked operatories
• Maintained equipment and adequate supplies

Support monthly office safety and compliance checks, including:

• Crash carts
• Emergency preparedness attestations
• X-ray unit calibration
• Omni-cam calibration
• Controlled substance inventory and drug book accuracy
• Printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices
• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
• Basic life support certification required. Employers will provide training if the candidate is not current.

Experience:

• Previous dental experience – Preferred not required
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred. (Will train the right candidate.)
• Basic life support certification – Employer will assist if not completed

Performance Requirements:

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment
• Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example
• Strong Knowledge of oral surgery procedures
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety

Work environment/Conditions:

• Fast-paced dental office environment
• Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays
• Potential long hours standing.

What we do for you:

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.

Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.

Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.

Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!

Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment

PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.