Surgical Assistant I — Growth, Training & Great Benefits

Beacon Oral Specialists; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Referral Program

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC in Gainesville, GA seeks a Surgical Assistant I to join our growing practice. You will support the surgeon during consultations and procedures, set up trays, manage sterilization, and ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, dental X-ray license, and strong organizational and communication skills. Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts with benefits including health, life and vision insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Great 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.
• 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.
• Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
• Take vital signs.
• Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.)
• Awareness of OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
• Make follow up phone calls to patients.
• May take X-Rays.
• Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Patient care under stress

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Surgical Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

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

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC in Gainesville, GA seeks a Surgical Assistant I to join our growing practice. You will support the surgeon during consultations and procedures, set up trays, manage sterilization, and ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, dental X-ray license, and strong organizational and communication skills. Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts with benefits including health, life and vision insurance and a 401(k) match.