Surgical Assistant

Alabama Oral & Facial Surgery - Pell City; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Alabama Oral & Facial Surgery - Pell City is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support our oral surgeons during procedures, maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment, and provide patients with compassionate care in a professional, welcoming setting.

You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, capture high-quality dental x-rays, document patient information, and perform basic administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Oral Surgery/Dental Assisting experience.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• 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 Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

Description

At Alabama Oral & 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
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match