Surgical Assistant at Signature Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

Specialty Dental Brands; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Signature Dental Implants & Oral Surgery is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join our well-established team. You will support the oral surgeon with instrument handling, patient care, and safe surgical preparation in a patient-centered practice.

Responsibilities include sterilization, chairside assistance, EHR documentation, and ensuring a professional clinical environment. Some travel between offices and ongoing certification renewals are required.

Qualifications

• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
• Must excel in forward thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
• May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• CPR certified is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery and help monitor vital signs and anesthesia levels
• Confirm with medical history with patient and make any necessary changes
• Confirm the patient is aware of and educated on the treatment being performed
• Assist the oral surgeon by passing instruments, suctioning, and providing any necessary materials during surgery.
• Accurately document patient information and surgical details into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist with post-operative care instructions and ensure proper follow-up.
• Stock all operatories and designated sterilization area(s).
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterilization

Chairside support

Instrumentation

CPR certified

License renewal

Dexterity

Travel between locations

Job description

Surgical Assistant at Signature Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

Signature Dental Implants & Oral Surgeryis seeking a skilled and passionateSurgical Assistant to join our well-established team. With a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and cutting-edge treatment options, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a thriving, patient-centered practice. Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

The Surgical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the oral surgeon during procedures by ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for patients. This position assists with surgical preparation, chairside support, sterilization, and patient care while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Escort each patient to the operatoryin a timely manner
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Assistin preparing patients for surgery and helpmonitorvital signs and anesthesia levels
• Confirm with medical history with patient and make any necessary changes needed
• Confirm the patient is aware of and educated on the treatment being performed
• Assistthe oral surgeon by passing instruments, suctioning, and providing any necessary materials during surgery.
• Accurately document patient information and surgical details into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Assistwith post-operative care instructions and ensure proper follow-up.
• Stock alloperatoriesand designated sterilization area(s).
• Must alwaysrepresentthe practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mustmaintaincertification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
• Mustexcel inforward thinking toanticipatethe needs of the patient and our dental team.
• May berequiredto travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• Must be CPR Certified
• Dexterity and manual skillsrequiredfor handling surgical instruments andassistingwith procedures.

What Makes you Successful:

• You genuinely care about providing an exceptional patient experience.
• You are dependable, organized, and prepared.
• You anticipate needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
• You maintain composure and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• You communicate clearly and work well with doctors and fellow team members.
• You take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and professional clinical environment.
• You are eager to learn, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to the success of the practice.

Why Join Us?

We believe our team members are at the heart of exceptional patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a positive and rewarding workplace.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off