Surgical Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Job summary

Mobile Oral and Facial Surgery seeks a skilled Surgical Assistant to support the oral surgeons during procedures and maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.

You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take diagnostic x-rays, provide post-operative guidance, document patient notes, and assist with administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA and patient-first care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Oral Surgery/Dental Assisting experience.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon during a variety of oral and maxillofacial procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare treatment rooms according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain strict infection control standards by sterilizing instruments and preparing equipment.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental x-rays and scans as needed.
• Provide patients with clear post-operative instructions and oral care guidance.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Oral Surgery/Dental Assisting

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Professionalism and reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description At Mobile Oral and Facial Surgery, we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Surgical Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will support our oral surgeons during procedures, ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment, and provide patients with exceptional care in a professional and welcoming setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon during a variety of oral and maxillofacial procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare treatment rooms according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain strict infection control standards by sterilizing instruments and preparing equipment.
• Capture high quality, diagnostic dental x-rays and scans as needed.
• Provide patients with clear post-operative instructions and oral care guidance.
• Accurately document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Oral Surgery/Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred. We value a friendly, patient first attitude!
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match