Dental Oral Surgery Assistant

Overview

As a Dental Oral Surgery Assistant, you’ll help patients feel informed and cared for while supporting safe, efficient oral surgery. You’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist the clinician chairside, and maintain accurate records. Your impact: Careful preparation and clear patient support help clinicians focus on treatment and help patients feel more comfortable throughout their visit.

Duties

• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, and support oral surgery procedures; take dental X-rays and assist with medical imaging or a 3D scanner as directed.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and other medical documentation, and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient care and patient management software workflows, including scheduling or reception tasks when needed.
• Coordinate instrument processing and infection prevention management in line with healthcare infection prevention and control practices.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software; experience with Eaglesoft or Dentrix is helpful.
• Understanding of dental equipment, dental X-ray, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of general dentistry and oral surgery is essential; exposure to pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, or endodontics is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to patient care, medical records, infection control, and confidentiality.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person