Oral Surgery Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Part-time Oral Surgery Assistant working 1-2 days per week traveling between 2 offices, where your expertise will support complex oral surgical procedures and contribute to exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will assist the oral surgeon during surgeries, manage patient flow, and ensure adherence to strict infection control protocols. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a smooth, efficient environment that prioritizes patient comfort and safety. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, professional setting dedicated to excellence in oral health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and sterilized equipment in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures by handing instruments, managing suction, and ensuring optimal visibility using dental equipment such as microscopes or 3D scanners.
• Take and process dental x-rays and medical imaging while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies and HIPAA compliance.
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix, including documenting vital signs, medical history, and procedural details.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions about oral surgery, and ensuring comfort throughout treatment.
• Maintain dental sterilization procedures and ensure all dental instrument processing meets infection control standards.
• Support general dentistry and pediatric dentistry needs by assisting with routine exams or additional treatments as required.
• Collaborate with the dental team on patient management software to schedule appointments, update records, and streamline workflow.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is REQUIRED especially with oral surgery or oral health procedures.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, dental x-ray techniques, and medical documentation is essential.
• Knowledge of dental equipment such as chairside assisting tools, endodontic instruments, prosthodontic devices, and 3D scanners is advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including aseptic technique and sterilization procedures.
• Experience with dental assisting duties such as taking vital signs, managing medical records, and supporting infection prevention policies will set you apart.
• Strong communication skills combined with a proactive attitude towards patient management and clinical confidentiality policies are crucial for success in this role.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Dental office • Vital signs • Surgery • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Service scheduling • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Surgical suction device handling • Operating medical imaging equipment • 3D scanner • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Employee discount • Patient charting • Microscopy • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Collaboration with surgical teams