Travel Oral Surgery Assistant

About the role

In this Travel Oral Surgery Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This job requires traveling between our offices supporting our Oral Surgery Team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, ensure comfort, and provide clear pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation cases.
• Perform pre-op vital signs, patient assessments, airway evaluation, and sedation readiness checks.
• Monitor patients undergoing IV sedation or general anesthesia under the surgeon’s supervision (vitals, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, blood pressure, EKG).
• Document anesthesia records accurately and in real time and maintain accurate clinical charting and assist with treatment coordination.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Take digital X-rays, panoramic images, CBCT scans, and intraoral photos as needed.
• Manage surgical instruments, trays, and inventory, ensuring accurate setup and turnover.
• Support emergency response protocols and assist with complication management when needed.

Requirements

• Washington RDA required
• Current BLS certification required
• 1 year Oral Surgery or Perio experience
• DAANCE/IV sedation certification preferred

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay

$28–$30 per hour

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status and hours worked and include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• 401k plan

About Us

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states, all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® — smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices.