What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Assistant position at Highland Lakes Oral Surgery?
Oral Surgery Assistant
Join Our Growing Oral Surgery Team!
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and team-oriented Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical environment, take pride in providing excellent patient care, and want to build your skills in oral surgery, we would love to meet you!
As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will work closely with our oral surgeons and clinical team to provide exceptional care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will play an important role in creating a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every patient.
What You’ll Do
- Assist oral surgeons during surgical and office-based procedures with professional, attentive chairside support.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment according to infection-control and aseptic-technique standards.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and efficiently pass instruments, manage suction, and maintain a well-organized surgical field.
- Assist the clinical team with monitoring patients undergoing sedation.
- Monitor and document vital signs and help assess patients’ readiness for procedures.
- Provide compassionate support and reassurance to patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Assist with pediatric patients when applicable, helping create a comfortable and positive experience.
- Take intraoral and extraoral dental X-rays and assist with advanced imaging, including 3D scanning technology, as needed.
- Accurately document and update patient information using practice-management software while maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with established infection-prevention protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared clinical environment.
- Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to ensure efficient patient flow and exceptional care.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Medical Assistant, or in a related clinical patient-care role.
- Dental assisting experience is preferred; experience in oral surgery or general dentistry is a plus.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
- Experience with chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
- Familiarity with dental X-rays and advanced dental imaging, including 3D scanners, preferred.
- Knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization, infection prevention, and aseptic technique.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, professional approach to working with patients of all ages.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Dependable, positive, and willing to be an active member of a collaborative team.
What Makes a Great Fit
We are looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, and genuinely enjoys helping people. The right candidate will be comfortable working as part of a close-knit clinical team, take initiative, and consistently look for ways to improve the patient experience.
Whether you have extensive dental assisting experience or are coming from a strong medical assisting or clinical background, we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about patient care and interested in growing your skills in oral surgery.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside experienced oral surgery professionals.
- Build valuable clinical and surgical-assisting skills.
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team.
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ experiences and outcomes.
- Enjoy an engaging, fast-paced environment where every day brings something new.
Apply Today!
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate dental or clinical professional looking for an opportunity to grow in oral surgery, we want to hear from you! Submit your application and tell us why you would be a great addition to our team.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25