Surgical Assistant Support - Daytime, Growth & Benefits

Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low medical premiums

Dental/vision premium waiver

FSA/HSA contributions

401k with match

PTO

Paid holidays

Personal time

Seasonal bonuses

Company discounts

Partner discounts

Basic life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Weekday schedule with short Fridays

Job summary

Greater Charlotte Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a team-oriented dental assistant to support doctors and clinical staff. You will help discharge patients, prepare supplies for recovery, and ensure smooth operatory flow throughout the day.

The role requires excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality. A high school diploma is required, and a dental assisting certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in dental assisting and/or surgical assisting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to doctors and assistants in a timely manner.
• Assist with discharge of patients.
• Stock ice packs and prepare recovery room bags.
• Prepare gauze and syringe packs for patients.
• Do laundry and fold when cleaned.
• Label autoclave bags and envelopes.
• Keep forceps organized in rooms.
• Assist with waste management in operatory and central areas.
• Clean operatory rooms between patients and set up for surgeries.
• Clean recovery rooms between patients.
• Perform x-rays as needed.
• Answer post-op calls and assist with discharge process.
• Escort patients to their transportation.
• Manage post-op gauze changes.
• Support ongoing surgeries and local anesthesia if trained.
• Assist with tray production and calls back of discharged patients.
• Log patient calls and blood pressures in the computer.
• Prepare front-office packets when finished.
• Ensure callbacks are completed the same day as surgery.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Professionalism

Training/CE requirements

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental/surgical assisting certificate (preferred)

Job description

Greater Charlotte Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a team-oriented dental assistant to support doctors and clinical staff. You will help discharge patients, prepare supplies for recovery, and ensure smooth operatory flow throughout the day.

The role requires excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality. A high school diploma is required, and a dental assisting certificate is preferred.