Surgical Assistant

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

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners' Northern Virginia Oral Surgery in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support oral surgeons during procedures, maintain a clean, safe operatory, and ensure smooth workflow in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have HS diploma, BLS, clinical experience, strong communication, and the ability to work as part of a team while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Previous clinical experience in oral surgery or dental assisting preferred (training provided).
• Basic life support certification required; training provided if not current.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures and prepare instruments and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe operatory and ensure equipment is ready for procedures.
• Monitor patient vitals during surgery and provide postoperative education.
• Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
• Support teamwork and adhere to safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Clinical experience

Oral surgery knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Basic life support certification (BLS)

Job description

Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice: Northern Virginia Oral Surgery
Location: Gainesville, VA
Hours:

* Please note working hours may vary based on the office needs

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
• Previous clinical experience. Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred. (Will train the right candidate.)
• Basic life support certification required. Employer will provide training if the candidate is not current.

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.

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.

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