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Beacon Oral Specialists

Surgical Assistant I

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

Surgical Assistant I Job Location: Honest Oral Surgeon, Irvine, CA Job Type: Fulltime Summary: Your new career awaits you... Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have ...

Sentara Health

Surgical Assistant

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$10K/mo

Summary The Surgical Assistant I works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction/supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and ...

Sentara Health

Surgical Assistant I

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$10K/mo

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach Virginia. Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates. Shift: Full Time, First Shift ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical assistant i in the United States is $27.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Surgical Assistant I vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectSurgical Assistant ISurgical Technologist
CredentialsCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or similar certificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech certification
Work EnvironmentAssist surgeons during procedures, work closely in operating roomsPrepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, assist during surgeries
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsHospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinics
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for roles in surgical teamsRelated surgical support role with similar duties

While both Surgical Assistant I and Surgical Technologist work in operating rooms and support surgical teams, Surgical Assistant I typically has more direct involvement in assisting surgeons during procedures and may require specific certifications like CSA. Surgical Technologists focus on preparing the operating room and sterilizing instruments. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Assistant I job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,122 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Surgical Assistant I

Winchester, VA • On-site

Beacon Oral Specialists
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Beacon Oral Specialists rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Title: Surgical Assistant I
Job Location: Winchester Oral Surgery, Winchester, VA
Job Type: Fulltime
Summary:
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 and 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.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification required.
  • Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
  • 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.

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Benefits:
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Program
  • Vision Insurance

Special Requirements:
  • Working on-site is essential to the function of this position.
  • Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
  • Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs.
  • This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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

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