Surgical Assistant I — Growth & Benefits Focus

Beacon Oral Specialists; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Surgical Assistant I to join our growing practice. You will assist surgeons during consultations and treatments, perform basic lab duties, and ensure proper infection control and instrument handling.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and a dental X-ray license. Strong organization, communication, and patient-care skills are essential to thrive in our team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist Surgeon during consultations and treatment.
• Basic lab duties (Impressions, pouring up/trimming models).
• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols
• Autoclave operation and function
• Surgical tray set-up
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
• Review charts.
• Nitrous oxide set-up.
• Properly positioning restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Excellent patient care & communication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

CPR/BLS certification

Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT)

Surgical Assistant program (preferred)

Surgical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Surgical Assistant I to join our growing practice. You will assist surgeons during consultations and treatments, perform basic lab duties, and ensure proper infection control and instrument handling.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and a dental X-ray license. Strong organization, communication, and patient-care skills are essential to thrive in our team-oriented environment.