Associate Oral Surgeon

Job Summary Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Associate Oral Surgeon, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a growing, patient-centered environment, utilizing your expertise in oral surgery procedures, patient assessment, and comprehensive dental diagnosis. You will collaborate closely with general dentists and staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to the highest standards of infection control and healthcare regulations. Your skills will contribute directly to improving patients’ oral health and overall well-being through expert surgical interventions and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of oral surgical procedures including dental extractions, dental implants, biopsies.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review, clinical examination, and diagnostic imaging interpretation to develop effective treatment plans
• Administer local anesthesia, sedation as required, following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols
• Collaborate with dental team members to coordinate patient care, ensuring clear communication about diagnoses, treatment options, and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations
• All administrative support will be provided by existing staff, i.e. billing, appointments.
• Uphold infection control standards by following sterilization procedures and maintaining a sterile environment during all surgical procedures

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of oral surgery techniques including dental extractions and dental implant placement
• Proficiency in using dental imaging technology for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to oral surgery
• Experience with pediatric dentistry and pediatric sedation is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages while demonstrating empathy and professionalism
• Familiarity with electronic health records systems such as MOGO, Epic or Dentrix for accurate medical documentation
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws to ensure compliance in all patient interactions
• Skilled in infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination during procedures

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through expert surgical care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your expertise while offering opportunities for professional growth. All roles are paid positions that recognize the importance of your skills in delivering top-tier dental health services.

We are located on the campus of Endeavor Swedish Hospital directly across the street from the E.D. which is a strong referral source. Discussion to hospital staff appointment would be discussed with administration as we are an independent practice but our dentists are on hospital staff. We have enough patients to provide you with 1-3 full days per month to start. Compensation would be on standard associate percentage for dental industry starting at 25%-30% but could be negotiated at interview.

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic result interpretation • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Monitored anesthesia care • Cross-contamination prevention • Dental diagnosis • Surgical techniques • Dental office • Surgery • Part-time • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Medical pre-procedure screening • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Hospital • Safety regulations • Dental License • Contamination control • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Sterile field contamination management • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Anesthesiology • Dental implants • Dentrix • Clinical assessment documentation • Perioperative Care • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental extractions • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Senior level • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Procedural Sedation • Medical imaging interpretation • Local anesthesia • Collaboration with surgical teams