Oral Surgery Assistant

**** Please only apply if you have experience as an Oral Surgery /Dental assistant****

Creekside Oral Surgery is a State of the Art Oral Surgery practice located in Johns Creek, GA.

We are looking for an experienced, friendly, and professional surgical assistant to join our team. We understand the importance of working as a team and allowing employees to thrive and blossom to their full potential.

This position is for 3-4 days a week Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8a-4p and select Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (7a-3p).

Our office culture is friendly and team-based with a focus on providing excellent customer service and high-quality surgical outcomes for all our patients and their families.

If you are a skilled dental assistant with a love for surgery and providing excellent customer service while working in a friendly team-based environment this is the place for you!

Ideal candidate must be cheerful, professional and maintain a compassionate demeanor at all times with patient care being the center of focus at all times.

Duties include:

• Taking radiographs and CT imaging
• Chairside assisting during surgical procedures
• Monitoring of sedated patients during and after surgery
• Providing suitable post-operative instructions
• Keeping patients calm during procedures
• Greeting and Seating patients
• Calling post-op patients
• Maintaining sterile operatories and equipment
• Maintaining a clean sanitary work environment
• Ordering supplies and maintaining an adequate list of supplies
• Coordinating dental implant cases and post-operative details with referring offices
• Scheduling Appointments
• Presenting Treatment
• Reviewing patient health history/registration

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED: Minimum educational requirement
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 1 year of oral surgery assistant experience
• Hands-on experience in assisting with oral surgical procedures.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Radiology Certification
• Infection Control Certification: Knowledge of sterilization and infection control procedures.
• OSHA Compliance Training: Understanding of OSHA regulations and safety protocols.
• Experience in patient preparation, education, and post-operative care
• Proficiency in sterilizing and maintaining surgical instruments.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic health records (EHR).
• Skilled in taking Xrays
• Ability to assist the oral surgeon during procedures, including handing instruments, suctioning, and retracting tissues.
• Knowledge of assisting with local and general anesthesia administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and the dental team.
• Ability to comfort and reassure anxious or nervous patients
• Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with the surgical team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a busy clinical setting
• High level of accuracy in maintaining patient records, preparing instruments, and following surgical protocols.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care
• Ability to stand for long periods and assist with surgeries that may be physically demanding.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, especially during emergencies
• Skilled hand-eye coordination for precise instrument handling
• Adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Commitment to ongoing education and staying current with advancements in oral surgery.
• Maintaining a clean, professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

These qualifications ensure that an oral surgery assistant is well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in a surgical dental practice. Candidates may be required to attend a working interview.

Compensation is competitive and based on the level of skill, experience, and other redeeming qualities.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Mandatory Question: Please tell us why you would be the best candidate for this role and list one thing you love about working as an assistant and one thing that you could change to improve your ability to perform more effectively as an assistant.

Experience:

• Oral Surgery Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• DAANCE (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• ACLS or BLS Certification (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person