oral surgery assistant/ coordinator

Overview

Join our oral surgery team as an Oral Surgery Assistant/Coordinator, combining attentive chairside support with organized patient coordination. You’ll help patients feel informed and cared for while keeping clinical workflows, records, and equipment ready for each visit. Your impact: By preparing patients and supporting safe, efficient procedures, you help the clinical team deliver coordinated care and give patients a more comfortable experience.

Duties

• Assist during oral surgery using chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry techniques; prepare and process dental instruments using sterilization procedures and aseptic technique.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient management while following HIPAA, clinical confidentiality policies, and infection control practices.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, X-ray and other medical imaging tools, and a 3D scanner; follow healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Coordinate appointments and patient flow, drawing on dental receptionist skills and clear communication about care and next steps.
• Use EMR systems and patient management software, including Eaglesoft or Dentrix, to maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• Dental assisting experience and familiarity with oral surgery, dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, and dental clinic workflows.
• Knowledge of dental X-ray, X-ray safety, dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, and infection prevention management.
• Experience with medical documentation, medical records, and EMR systems; Eaglesoft or Dentrix familiarity is useful.
• General dentistry experience is valuable; exposure to pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, or endodontics is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, patient-focused communication, and commitment to confidentiality and infection control.

Pay: $27.06 - $32.59 per hour

Work Location: In person