Surgical Assistant: OR Support & Patient Care

Carolinas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join our Gastonia team. You will support surgeons, prep rooms, sterilize equipment, and help manage patient care throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and basic experience in oral/maxillofacial settings. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional communication within a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Oral and Maxillofacial surgery experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with surgical procedures (extractions, biopsies, implants, bone grafts, etc.).
• Prepare patient and room setup for procedures and exams.
• Maintain surgical instruments, supplies, and sterilization processes.
• Document patient care activities and communicate with team and patients.

Skills

Problem solver

Professional image

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carolinas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join our Gastonia team. You will support surgeons, prep rooms, sterilize equipment, and help manage patient care throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and basic experience in oral/maxillofacial settings. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional communication within a busy clinical environment.