Surgical Assistant

Overview

Our office, Southwest Florida Oral Surgery – Fort Myers, is seeking a talented surgical assistant to join our busy specialty practice. This role also brings an exciting change of scenery – you’ll get to travel to our beautiful Cape Coral and Naples locations while expanding your professional network!

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go‑to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and provide post‑operative instructions and materials to patients.
• Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–5:00 pm and Friday 7:00 am–1:00 pm.

You are a resourceful surgical assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the dentist provide it. You’re excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office healthier, stronger, and happier each day. You’re kind, passionate, and collaborative, able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities, and value the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

• OMFS experience preferred.
• At least 1–2 years of experience as a surgical assistant, specialty preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Well‑organized and reliable.
• A high school diploma.
• A certificate from an accredited surgical assistant program (if required by law).
• An active state radiology license (if required by law).

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of specialty dental care. Dental assistants, sterilization technicians, specialists, office managers, patient care coordinators and many more work together to improve the patient care experience and achieve great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance options.
• VSP Vision coverage.
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy.
• Short‑term & Long‑Term Disability.
• Pet Insurance Coverage.
• 401(k).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Legal Services Package.
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment.
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork.

Position base pay range: $21.50 – $25.50 USD.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.

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