Surgical Assistant

Title

Surgical Assistant

Northern Virginia Oral Surgery Centers

Ashburn, VA

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM;
Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high‑quality clinical care for patients while maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high‑quality patient care.

• Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons.
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow‑up instructions.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.

• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.

• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.

• Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including clean and stocked operatories, maintained equipment, and adequate supplies.
• Support monthly office safety and compliance checks (crash carts, emergency preparedness attestations, X‑ray unit calibration, Omni‑cam calibration, controlled substance inventory, and drug book accuracy).
• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment.
• Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example.
• Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

• Fast‑paced dental office environment.
• Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions.
• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions.
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X‑rays.
• Potential long hours standing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred).
• Basic life support certification required; training will be provided if not current.

• Previous dental experience – preferred but not required.
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Basic life support certification – employer will assist if not completed.

As set forth in Oral Surgery Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.