What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Dental Assistant position at MOSAIC Oral Surgery?
⭐ Competitive Hourly Rate
⭐ Oral Surgery Experience Preferred
⭐ Opportunities for Professional Growth & Advancement
⭐ Join a Growing Multi-Practice Oral Surgery Organization
Our growing multi-practice Oral Surgery Group is seeking an experienced, motivated Surgical Dental Assistant to join our high-performing team. The ideal candidate has previous oral surgery or surgical dental assisting experience, excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
With offices throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties, we offer an opportunity to grow your skills while working alongside experienced Oral Surgeons and a dedicated surgical team.
As a Surgical Dental Assistant, you will work directly with our Oral Surgeons and assist with a variety of procedures, including (but not limited to):
- Surgical extractions
- Dental implant procedures
- Bone grafting
- Sinus augmentations
- Facial surgery
- IV sedation and anesthesia procedures
- And much more
This position provides valuable exposure to all aspects of oral surgery, including surgical preparation, assisting during procedures, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and post-operative care.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare treatment and surgical rooms according to established procedures and protocols
- Welcome, prepare, and comfort patients before procedures
- Review and document medical histories, medications, and allergies
- Assist the Oral Surgeon during surgical procedures
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
- Provide patients with post-operative instructions and education
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and team members
- Maintain strict infection-control and sterilization protocols
- Follow OSHA requirements and applicable dental board regulations
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
- Maintain dental and surgical equipment and report equipment issues when necessary
- Monitor and maintain surgical and dental supply inventory
- Assist with ordering and stocking supplies
- Support the surgical team with additional clinical duties as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous oral surgery or surgical dental assisting experience preferred
- Experience with anesthesia and/or IV sedation is a plus
- Phlebotomy certification is preferred, but not required
- Strong understanding of dental and surgical terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, dependable, and organized
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Willing to travel between offices
- Willing to go above and beyond to provide exceptional patient care
Why Join Us?
Our offices are committed to providing exceptional oral surgical care in a warm, professional, and patient-centered environment. We believe our success starts with treating our patients and our team with respect.
You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Oral Surgeons, expand your surgical skill set, and build a long-term career within a growing organization.
We are a privately held organization — not a chain or franchise — and our team is the heart of what we do.
If you are an experienced Surgical Dental Assistant looking for an opportunity to grow your career in oral surgery, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30