Surgical Assistant II — OR Support & Patient Care

Beacon Oral Specialists; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists in San Ramon, CA is seeking a diligent Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each procedure. You will be highly organized and attentive to patients’ needs, ensuring infection control protocols are followed and equipment is ready.

This on-site role requires completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program, certification, CPR/BLS, and a dental X-ray license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Proper positioning of restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia.
• Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
• Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Familiar with all forms and handouts.
• Aware of OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection).
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
• Perform patient consultations.
• Make follow up phone calls to patients.
• Take X-Rays / scans.
• Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
• Properly closing and opening the office each day.
• Back‑up co‑workers as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant program completion

Surgical Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

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

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists in San Ramon, CA is seeking a diligent Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each procedure. You will be highly organized and attentive to patients’ needs, ensuring infection control protocols are followed and equipment is ready.

This on-site role requires completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program, certification, CPR/BLS, and a dental X-ray license.