Surgical Assistant II - Oral Surgery Support

Beacon Oral Specialists; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Beacon Oral Specialists in Purcellville, VA is seeking a Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent patient care and strong hand-eye coordination.

Duties include instrument handling, room setup, patient monitoring, and EMR documentation. Qualifications include a Surgical Assistant program, certification, CPR/BLS, and dental X-ray license.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Patient care under stress

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Certification as Surgical Assistant

Current CPR/BLS certification

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

Job description

Beacon Oral Specialists in Purcellville, VA is seeking a Surgical Assistant II to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent patient care and strong hand-eye coordination.

Duties include instrument handling, room setup, patient monitoring, and EMR documentation. Qualifications include a Surgical Assistant program, certification, CPR/BLS, and dental X-ray license.