Surgical Assistant

Southeastern Oral Surgery in Dothan, Alabama is searching for an experienced Surgical Assistant to provide the best care to our patients in a friendly, comfortable environment. With the philosophy of, “the patient comes first” approach to all our procedures, we have earned the reputation of performing the highest standard of Oral Surgery in the most compassionate and attentive manner. Our practice is one of the most advanced clinics in the U.S. and is experiencing tremendous growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the surgeon during a variety of surgical procedures
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Taking dental x-rays of excellent, diagnostic quality
• Reviewing patient Health History to ensure it is recorded accurately and completely
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after surgical treatment
• Providing patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or other oral treatment procedures, such as the placement of dental implants or extraction of third molars
• Record doctor notes and vital sign information during a surgical procedure or office consultation
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude
• Must be detail oriented, punctual, and patient-care focused
• Motivated to grow and learn new things
• Ability to cross train and perform front office functions