Beacon Oral Specialists·Winchester, Virginia
Support oral surgeons by preparing surgical trays, managing infection control protocols, and assisting during procedures including IV anesthesia and sedation. Handle non-surgical duties such as patient consultations, scheduling, X-rays, and administrative charting.
We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination. Surgical Responsibilities:
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.
Proper positioning of restraints.
Support airway for sedated patients.
Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
Monitor patients post anesthesia.
Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
Provide excellent patient care.
• 7:00am-4:00pm with one day in the Purcellville location
Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Market context
In Virginia, Surgical Assistant II openings are typically driven by hospital and surgical practice staffing needs, especially where licensed perioperative support is essential. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a Virginia Surgical Assistant License, NBSTSA or NCCSA certification, BLS, and at least 3 years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and recent surgical case experience before applying.
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