Surgical Assistant

• Title: Surgical Assistant
• Practice: Northern Virginia Oral Surgery
• Location: Gainesville, VA
• Hours :

• Monday | 8am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm
• Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm
• Friday | 8am - 4pm
• Saturday | Closed
• Sunday | Closed

* Please note working hours may vary based on the office needs

Position Purpose :

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Documentation of patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.

Collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient care.

Attend and participate in regular team meetings.

Adhere to best practices and established protocols and highest patient safety standards.

Support monthly office checks:

Crash carts

Fire extinguishers

Emergency preparedness attestations

Attest

Xray unit calibration

Omni-cam calibration

Drug book accuracy Controlled substance inventory

Oxygen tanks are full and hooked up.

Invoices for controlled substances are being printed.

Ensure proper controlled substance safety protocols are adhered to.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)

Previous clinical experience. Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred. (Will train the right candidate.)

Basic life support certification required. Employer will provide training if the candidate is not current.

Performance Requirements:

Skills/Abilities:

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks, 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

Work environment/Conditions:

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.

DISCLAIMER

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.