Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
DECA Dental Group · Orlando, FL · Today
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
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