Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including applying topical anesthetics and explaining the procedure to help them feel at ease.
• Provide "chairside" assistance to the oral surgeon, anticipating their needs and efficiently passing instruments.
• Maintain a clear surgical field using suction hoses and other equipment.
• Monitor patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate) and anesthesia levels.
• Provide patients with detailed post-operative instructions for managing pain, preventing infection, and promoting healing.
• Clean and disinfect the operating room and instruments after the procedure.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and handle other administrative tasks as needed.
• Monitor and replenish surgical supplies and inventory.
• Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment to take and process dental radiographs.
• Greet guests with a smile.
• Assist Oral Surgeons with procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and set up trays.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Assist with conscious and IV sedation.
• Perform X-rays.
• Chart existing and recommended treatments.
• Perform other duties as required to support the office and oral surgery team.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of specific oral surgery experience
• Must be willing to travel within assigned areas

Benefits

• Monthly bonus potential
• Medical insurance
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
• Employee scholarship program