Surgical Assistant

Oral Surgery Partners; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA eligibility

Company-paid Life

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Voluntary AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Midwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Leawood, KS seeks a Surgical Assistant to join a fast-paced practice. You will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensure patient safety, educate patients post-operatively, and help maintain accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, initiative, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting with routine hours, and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; BLS may be required.
• Experience as an oral surgery or dental assistant is preferred.
• Employer will assist if BLS not current.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures and ensure smooth workflow.
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Monitor vitals during surgery and provide support as needed.
• Document patient encounters and procedures accurately.
• Maintain safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Support a clean, stocked, and safe clinical environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Analytical thinking

Independent initiative

Teamwork

Oral surgery knowledge

Problem-solving

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic life support certification

Job description

Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice: Midwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Location: 1551 Granada Ln. Ste. 100, Leawood, KS 66211
Hours:

Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Friday 7:30am -2:30pm

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:

• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is required
• 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.

As set forth in Oral Surgery Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.