Surgical Assistant

Oral Surgery Partners; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account eligible

Company-paid Life/AD&D to LTDisability

Voluntary life & AD&D insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with profit sharing after 6 mo

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners seeks a Surgical Assistant to support the Leavenworth Oral Surgery team. You will assist during procedures, help educate patients post‑op, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, preparing instruments, and supporting daily office operations. Prior dental or oral surgery experience is preferred but training is available for the right candidate, with BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification required; employer will assist if not current.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures and maintain smooth workflow.
• Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
• Monitor patient vital signs during procedures and provide support as needed.
• Maintain clean, stocked operatories and ensure safety standards.
• Support monthly safety and compliance checks, including equipment calibration.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Oral surgery procedures

Problem solving

Patient care and safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic life support certification

Tools

None

Job description

Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice: Leavenworth Oral Surgery
Location: 3550 South 4th Street, Suite 240, Leavenworth, KS 66048 (Inside of the St. John Medical Pavilion)
Hours: Monday through Friday approximately 7am start time and 2pm-5pm end time depending on the day

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:

• Previous dental experience – Preferred not required
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred. (Will train the right candidate.)
• 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.