Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Surgical Dental Assistant Job Summary

We are seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to join our dental team and provide high-quality chairside and clinical support during oral surgery and dental procedures. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable in a surgical environment, and able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced setting.

The Surgical Dental Assistant will assist the dentist and/or oral surgeon with surgical procedures, prepare treatment rooms and instruments, monitor patients as permitted by law and training, maintain strict infection-control standards, and provide excellent patient care before, during, and after treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, surgical trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Review patient medical and dental histories and communicate important information to the dentist or oral surgeon.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide and reinforce pre- and post-operative instructions as directed.
• Assist chairside during oral surgical procedures, including:
• Extractions
• Wisdom tooth procedures
• Bone grafting
• Dental implants
• Biopsies
• Other oral surgical procedures
• Assist with suction, retraction, irrigation, tissue management, and instrument transfer.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow all infection-control and safety protocols.
• Set up and break down surgical operatories between patients.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and monitor sterilization equipment according to office protocols.
• Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures as permitted by law and training.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs within the assistant's permitted scope of practice.
• Assist with patient monitoring during sedation procedures as directed and permitted by law, training, and office protocols.
• Assist with patient recovery and discharge following surgery or sedation.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including procedures, medications, and vital signs as required.
• Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, medications, anesthetic supplies, emergency equipment, and clinical materials.
• Check emergency equipment and promptly report missing, expired, or depleted supplies.
• Properly handle and dispose of sharps, biohazardous materials, contaminated instruments, and regulated clinical waste.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked surgical environment.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and members of the dental team.
• Perform other clinical duties within the assistant's education, training, credentials, and legally permitted scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting education, certification, registration, or military dental assisting training, as applicable.
• Oral surgery or surgical dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, surgical procedures, infection control, and sterilization.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in a patient's condition.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document clinical information.
• Ability to remain calm and organized in emergency or high-stress situations.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
• Dependable, professional, team-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning and chairside procedures.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to handle and transport dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail during lengthy surgical procedures.

Scope of Practice

All clinical duties, medication-related duties, sedation assistance, patient monitoring, radiographic procedures, and other delegated functions must be performed only to the extent permitted by the dental assistant's education, training, credentials, applicable Ohio law and regulations, and the supervising dentist's authorization.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, works well as part of a surgical team, pays close attention to detail, and understands the importance of safety, sterilization, and professionalism in an oral surgery setting.

All holidays and weekends off!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23