Surgical Assistant II: Oral Surgery & Patient Care

Beacon Oral Specialists; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; 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 is seeking a Surgical Assistant II in Laurel, Maryland. You will support the oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires accurate instrument handling, patient setup, chart reviews, and post-anesthesia monitoring in a fast-paced clinic. The ideal candidate has an accredited Surgical Assistant program completion, certification, CPR/BLS, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; patient care under pressure.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Autoclave operation and function.
• Surgical tray set-up.
• Identify 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 setup.
• Position restraints properly.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
• Circulate and retrieve instruments as needed.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia.
• Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
• Understand emergency procedures and equipment.
• Maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Provide excellent patient care.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Dental X-ray license

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Patient care under stress

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Surgical Assistant certification

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists is seeking a Surgical Assistant II in Laurel, Maryland. You will support the oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires accurate instrument handling, patient setup, chart reviews, and post-anesthesia monitoring in a fast-paced clinic. The ideal candidate has an accredited Surgical Assistant program completion, certification, CPR/BLS, and strong organizational and communication skills.