Surgical Assistant II OR Support with Great Benefits

Beacon Oral Specialists; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists in Dunwoody, GA is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires meticulous organization, exceptional hand-eye coordination, and a strong focus on patient care.

You will handle surgical instrument prep, aseptic technique, patient positioning, and post-anesthesia monitoring while collaborating with the surgical team to ensure smooth procedures and excellent patient experiences.

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.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

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 (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).
• Aware of and in compliance with 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.
• Provide discharge instructions.
• 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 (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
• Back-up co-workers as needed.

Skills

Great organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Certification as a Surgical Assistant

Current CPR/BLS certification

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

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists in Dunwoody, GA is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires meticulous organization, exceptional hand-eye coordination, and a strong focus on patient care.

You will handle surgical instrument prep, aseptic technique, patient positioning, and post-anesthesia monitoring while collaborating with the surgical team to ensure smooth procedures and excellent patient experiences.