Dental Assistant

About the Role

North Sound Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Dr. Pardeep Brar in a fast-paced, full-scope surgical practice focused on clinical excellence, patient care, and professional growth. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting surgical procedures, assisting with anesthesia monitoring, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience from consultation through recovery.

Why Join Our Team?

• Advanced Surgical Experience
  • Gain hands-on experience assisting with:
  • Dental implant surgery
  • Full-arch implant rehabilitation
  • Wisdom tooth extractions
  • Bone grafting procedures
  • Oral pathology
  • Facial trauma cases
  • IV sedation and anesthesia procedures
• Professional Growth
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities to expand surgical and anesthesia skills
  • Supportive leadership and mentorship
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Meaningful Work

  Help patients overcome anxiety, restore their oral health, and receive exceptional surgical care in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Support
  • Assist the surgeon during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for procedures
  • Obtain and record patient vital signs
  • Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
  • Ensure consent forms and treatment documentation are completed accurately
• Patient Care
  • Provide exceptional patient care before, during, and after treatment
  • Deliver clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
  • Obtain medical clearances and support treatment planning needs
  • Create a positive, reassuring experience for patients and their families
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
  • Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and radiation safety standards
  • Produce diagnostic radiographs using proper techniques and protocols
• Teamwork & Professionalism
  • Build positive relationships with patients, doctors, and team members
  • Communicate effectively and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Support practice goals through flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence

Requirements

• Current CPR Certification
• Dental Assisting experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Oral Surgery Assisting experience
• Experience assisting with IV sedation and anesthesia procedures
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assisting Certification (DAANCE or equivalent preferred)

Benefits

For eligible full-time team members (30–35 hours per week), we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• POWER Bonus eligibility (up to $1,600 annually based on practice performance)
• Annual uniform allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility
• Paid sick time in accordance with company policy and state regulations
• Benefit discount program, including everyday retail and service discounts
• Access to Teladoc virtual healthcare services, including mental health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for career growth

Pay

$24–$30/hour

About North Sound Oral & Facial Surgery

North Sound Oral & Facial Surgery is a premier oral and maxillofacial surgery practice led by Dr. Pardeep Brar, providing comprehensive surgical care to patients throughout Island and Skagit Counties. Our practice offers a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, oral pathology, facial trauma cases, and advanced anesthesia services. We are committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes while providing a compassionate, patient-centered experience.

North Sound Oral & Facial Surgery combines the personalized feel of a private practice with the resources, technology, and support of a leading oral surgery organization. Our team works in a state-of-the-art surgical environment where patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence are top priorities. We take pride in creating a supportive workplace where team members are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees may be required to climb or balance (up to 3 feet) in order to obtain information and supplies necessary to complete their job duties.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching may be required.
• Extensive standing and walking.
• Assist in lifting and mobilization of patients.
• Occasional lifting and carrying boxes, supplies up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work constantly with other employees, patients, and doctors.
• Work inside (air-controlled environment).
• Attend to different tasks simultaneously.

About Us

By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class oral and maxillofacial surgery practices across the country. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more by creating positive impacts in the communities we serve while advancing clinical excellence and innovation throughout our specialty. Our POWER Values:

• Passion for Patient Care
• Outstanding Results
• Winning Attitude
• Embracing Continuous Improvement
• Respect for Self and Others