Surgical Assistant

HighFive Healthcare; Tupelo (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Tupelo, MS, is looking for a skilled Surgical Assistant to join our team and support a range of oral and maxillofacial procedures.

You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize equipment, capture dental x-rays, document patient information, and assist with post-operative care while upholding HIPAA and patient-first care principles.

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.
• Professional, reliable, and positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon during oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms per protocols and safety standards.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control.
• Capture dental x-rays and scans as needed.
• Provide post-operative instructions and oral care guidance.
• Document patient information and chart notes.
• Perform administrative tasks using dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Oral Surgery/Dental Assisting

Customer service

Communication

Computer proficiency

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

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