Oral Surgery Assistant
1/27/2026
Essential duties include preparing treatment rooms, assisting the oral surgeon during procedures involving general anesthesia and IV sedation, monitoring patients, and taking radiographs. The role also involves maintaining equipment, managing supplies, documenting treatment, and providing post-operative care instructions to patients.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
Our growing oral surgery practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. We are a patient-centered office known for providing exceptional surgical care in a supportive, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. If you thrive in a clinical setting, enjoy working closely with doctors and teammates, and take pride in creating outstanding patient experiences, we would love to meet you.
Essential Duties:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
- Takes and records patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
- Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
- During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical
- dressings
- Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure
- Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
- Enters patients' treatment in the computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of
- anesthesia
- Gives patients post operative care instructions
- Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
- Adheres to office education and protocol
- Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
- Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
- Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies
Education and Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of chair side experience , preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.
- Relevant experience in the dental , medical, or nursing field is preferred
Special Requirements, Certifications, and Licenses:
- DAI Certification.
- X-Ray Certification.
- CPR Certification.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- 401(k) Plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
- Competitive Pay.
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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