Surgical Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Tupelo is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join our team and support the Oral Surgeon in a busy clinical setting. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, assist with procedures, and capture diagnostic dental X-rays while delivering clear post-operative care guidance.

This role also includes patient charting, basic administrative tasks, and strict adherence to HIPAA and infection-control protocols to ensure the

Qualifications

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

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 experience

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Professionalism and reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Tupelo is seeking a skilled and committed Surgical Assistant to join our team and assist us in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Our core belief is putting the patient’s needs first, and it underlies every aspect of our practice.

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