Oral Surgery Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Oral Surgery Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance during oral surgery procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience. Your expertise will support the oral surgeon in delivering high-quality care, maintaining clinical confidentiality, and adhering to infection prevention protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to excellence in dental and oral health care.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Assistance: Assist the oral surgeon during various surgical procedures—including extractions, biopsies, and implant placements—by preparing necessary instruments and materials.
• Patient Flow Management: Manage patient flow by greeting patients, entering and updating medical histories, and explaining procedures clearly to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain dental equipment, such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and sterilization devices, in strict compliance with infection control standards.
• Room Preparation: Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up surgical tools, and ensuring all supplies are fully stocked for procedures.
• Radiography & Compliance: Take dental X-rays while following HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and ensure accurate medical documentation.
• Vitals Monitoring: Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after procedures to ensure their safety and stability throughout treatment.
• Anesthesia Support: Assist the surgeon during the administration of anesthesia and actively support patient recovery.
• Records Maintenance: Maintain detailed medical records using patient management software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

Core Requirements

• Ethics: High integrity, veracity, and strong professional ethics are a must.
• Attitude: A fantastic attitude and positive energy that creates a delightful environment for patients and staff.
• Personality: Empathetic, humble, and kind.
• Resilience: The ability to work efficiently in a high-intensity clinical environment when required.

Preferred Qualifications (Not required, but will help a candidate stand out)

• Experience: Proven experience as an assistant with a specific focus on oral surgery is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft for managing patient records efficiently is a plus.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong familiarity with dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures related to oral surgery and prosthodontics.
• Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention management, aseptic techniques, and sterilization procedures in a dental setting.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate dental equipment, including X-ray units, 3D scanners, and specialized dental instruments.
• Privacy Regulations: A solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies to safeguard patient information.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for patient management and smooth collaboration with the dental team.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding oral health care! We value professionalism, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude—qualities that help us create a welcoming environment for our patients while supporting your professional growth in the field of oral surgery assistance.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23