Surgical Assistant

Oral Surgery Partners; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Brandywine Oral Surgery Dr. Peter Famiglio, D.M.D is seeking a Surgical Assistant in Exton, PA. The role involves assisting the oral surgeons during procedures, preparing instruments, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have IV sedation experience, BLS certification, and prior dental/oral surgery experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (some college preferred).
• Dental experience with IV sedation experience required.
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant preferred.
• DAANCE certification preferred.
• Basic life support certification required; employer offers training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures and prepare instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor patient vital signs during procedures and provide support as needed.
• Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant operatories.
• Support postoperative care and patient education and follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Oral surgery knowledge

Problem solving

Initiative

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

IV sedation experience

DAANCE certification

BLS certification

Dental experience in oral surgery

Tools

None

Job description

Title: Surgical Assistant

Practice: Brandywine Oral Surgery Dr. Peter Famiglio, D.M.D

Location: Exton, PA

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am - 3:00pm

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care and service
• Communicate with all patients (both in‑person and by phone) in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain positive, pleasant, and professional relationships between patients, staff members, and surgeons.
• Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures and prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for various surgical procedures.
• Support efforts that provide a clean and professional environment for all patients, including, but not limited to, ensuring that operatories are clean, supplies are adequate, equipment is maintained, and compliance with all company policies is maintained.
• Monitor patient's vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow‑up instructions.
• Documentation of patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
• Collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
• Adhere to best practices and established protocols and highest patient safety standards.
• Support monthly office checks:
  • Crash carts
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Emergency preparedness attestations
  • Attest
  • Xray unit calibration
  • Omni‑cam calibration
  • Drug book accuracy Controlled substance inventory
  • Oxygen tanks are full and hooked up.
  • Invoices for controlled substances are being printed.
  • Ensure proper controlled substance safety protocols are adhered to.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
• Dental experience with IV sedation experience - Required
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant - Preferred
• DAANCE certification - preferred
• Basic life support certification required. Employer will provide training if the candidate is not current.

Performance Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environmentAnalytical 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.