Surgical Assistant

Your new career awaits you Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have opportunities to grow? We are looking for a Surgical Assistant to join our growing practice. We pride ourselves on guiding our staff in the right direction to not only learn but also get hands-on training to move forward within the company. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs.

Surgical Responsibilities:
Assist Surgeon during consultations and treatment.
Basic lab duties (Impressions, pouring up/trimming models).
Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols
Autoclave operation and function
Surgical tray set-up
Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
Review charts.
Nitrous oxide set-up.
Properly positioning restraints.
Support airway for sedated patients.
Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
Excellent patient care & communication.

Non-Surgical Responsibilities:
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Take vital signs.
Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.)
Aware of an in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g personal protection)
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Make follow up phone calls to patients.
May take X-Rays.
Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Great organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program preferred.
Certification as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
Bilingual English/ Vietnamese
Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Operating room
Medical specialties:
Perioperative Care
Surgery
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person