Surgical Assistant

Monday
- Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Fridays 7:30am - 3:00pm

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the 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 that all patients receive the highest quality of care and service
• Communicate with all patients (both in‑person and by phone) in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain positive, pleasant, and professional relationships between patients, staff members, and surgeons
• Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures and prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for various surgical procedures
• Support efforts that provide a clean and professional environment for all patients, including, but not limited to, ensuring that operatories are clean, supplies are adequate, equipment is maintained, and compliance with all company policies is maintained
• Monitor patient’s vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow‑up instructions
• Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately
• Collaborate in a work environment that promotes teamwork, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient care
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings
• Adhere to best practices and established protocols and the highest patient safety standards
• Support monthly office checks:
  • Crash carts
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Emergency preparedness attestations
  • Attestations
  • X‑ray unit calibration
  • Omni‑cam calibration
  • Drug book accuracy and controlled substance inventory
  • Oxygen tanks full and hooked up
  • Invoices for controlled substances printed
  • Ensure proper controlled substance safety protocols are adhered to

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
• Dental experience with IV sedation experience – required
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant – preferred
• DAANCE certification – preferred
• Basic life support certification required; employer will provide training if the candidate is not current

• 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 sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
• Some travel may be required for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X‑rays
• Potential long hours standing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans for full‑time employees
• Two of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and their families
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Insurance available
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Immediate retirement savings through a 401(k) starting with the first paycheck
• Employer 401(k) contribution and profit sharing after six months of employment
• PTO and 8 paid holidays for full‑time employees

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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