Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in oral surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant II to support their oral surgeon. The ideal candidate will be organized, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of oral surgery procedures. Responsibilities include patient care, instrument management, and administrative tasks. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay ranging from $21 to $24 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant in D.C. required.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures.
• Ensure proper instrument cleaning and setup.
• Provide excellent patient care and support.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program

Certification as a Surgical Assistant in D.C.

Current CPR/BLS certification

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

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Job Details

Job Title: Surgical Assistant II

Location: Capital Oral & Facial Surgery Center, Washington, D.C.

Type: Full-time

Summary

We are seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each procedure. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, attentive to patients' needs, and possess a good understanding of oral surgery procedures and hand-eye coordination.

Surgical Responsibilities

• Proper instrument cleaning following infection control protocols.
• Operation of autoclave and surgical tray setup.
• Instrument identification and room setup/breakdown for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Patient seating and pre-op setup, chart review, nitrous oxide setup, and patient positioning.
• Support airway management for sedated patients and demonstrate calming techniques.
• Circulate and retrieve instruments, monitor patients post-anesthesia, and assess patient needs.
• Understand emergency procedures and operate emergency equipment.
• Perform maintenance on instruments and equipment regularly.
• Provide excellent patient care.

Non-Surgical Responsibilities

• Familiarity with forms, handouts, and OSHA requirements.
• Greet patients and perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and charting.
• Conduct patient consultations, provide discharge instructions, and follow-up calls.
• Take X-Rays/scans and enter EMR notes.
• Manage office opening/closing tasks and support coworkers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant in D.C.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT).
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient care skills.

Schedule

• 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Tuesday admin day).

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Referral Program

Additional Requirements

• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time.
• Physical ability to drive, fly, sit, and stand for extended periods.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Beacon Oral Specialists is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.