Surgical Assistant

Description

Utah Orthofacial Surgery is Salt Lake City’s premier oral and maxillofacial surgery center, serving the community with excellence for over 20 years. Led by board-certified Dr. Ken Baldwin, DDS, our practice is committed to patient-centered care across services like anesthesia, wisdom teeth extraction, implants, grafting, and orthognathic surgery.

Website: utahorthofacialsurgery.com 

Job Overview
As a Surgical Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our surgical team, ensuring smooth procedures and the highest standards of patient care. This position is full-time based on practice needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist sedated patients through surgery and recovery
   
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain all surgical instruments and operatories before, during, and after procedures
   
• Escort patients to treatment areas; reassure and prep them pre-op
   
• Take intra­oral X-rays and confirm medical history as requested
   
• Assist Dr. Baldwin with surgical procedures and patient care execution
   
• Accurately document procedure details and patient data
   
• Provide post-procedure education and care instructions
   
• Collaborate with the scheduling team to optimize operative schedules
   
• Restock supplies, maintain sterilization logs, notify lead of low inventory, and support onboarding of new staff
   
• Maintain an exceptional professional demeanor and strong attendance record
   

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required; state surgical licensing (e.g., RDA, Surgical Tech, DAANCE) preferred
   
• Experience in oral/maxillofacial surgery is a strong plus
   
• Ability to anticipate team needs and perform in a fast-paced
   
• Comfortable using electronic health records and imaging systems
   
• Must be insurable under practice liability coverage
   
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset
   

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a renowned team with over two decades of dedicated patient care
   
• Work in a modern, state-of-the-art surgical facility
   
• Opportunity for experience across a wide range of advanced procedures
   
• Supportive environment with ongoing learning and development

Requirements

•        Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
•        Must excel in forward thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
•        May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
•        Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
•        Must be CPR Certified