Surgical Assistant (Oral Surgery)

HighFive Healthcare; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Southwestern Oral Surgery is seeking a team-oriented staff member to support surgeons and front desk operations in a busy practice. You will assist during procedures, prepare rooms, manage records, and uphold infection control standards while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and a professional demeanor, with opportunities to grow within a caring clinical team in Alabama.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient surgical environment.
• Experience in a hospital environment is highly preferred but oral surgery experience is not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
• Must be detail-oriented, punctual, and patient-care-focused.
• Motivated to grow and learn new things.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during a variety of surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Take dental x-rays of excellent, diagnostic quality.
• Review patient Health History to ensure it is recorded accurately and completely.
• Serve as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after surgical treatment.
• Provide patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or other oral treatment procedures.
• Record doctor notes and vital sign information during a surgical procedure or office consultation.
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patient-care oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

At Southwestern Oral Surgery, our team prioritizes delivering the highest level of quality patient experience. In our busy office, everyone works to understand their tasks and collaborate effectively to ensure we meet our patients' needs. We value transparent communication and expect all team members to contribute to achieve the best outcomes while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• - Assist the oral surgeon during a variety of surgical procedures
• - Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• - Take dental x-rays of excellent, diagnostic quality
• - Review patient Health History to ensure it is recorded accurately and completely
• - Serve as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• - Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after surgical treatment
• - Provide patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or other oral treatment procedures, such as the placement of dental implants or extraction of third molars
• - Record doctor notes and vital sign information during a surgical procedure or office consultation
• - Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• - Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

Requirements

• - 1+ years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient surgical environment
• - Experience in a hospital environment is highly preferred but oral surgery experience is not required
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Consistently professional appearance and attitude
• - Must be detail-oriented, punctual, and patient-care-focused
• - Motivated to grow and learn new things
• - High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits Offered

• - Medical
• - Dental
• - Vision
• - Life Insurance
• - Long and Short-Term Disability
• - Paid Time Off
• - 401(k) with Company Match

If you are a team player with a passion for providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.