Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery (Surgical Assistant)

Locations: Solvang, CA • Santa Barbara, CA • Goleta, CA (travel between locations required as needed) Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday

Santa Barbara Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in a welcoming, professional environment. Our board-certified surgeons and experienced clinical team provide a full scope of oral and maxillofacial services, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and corrective surgical procedures, with a focus on safety, comfort, and exceptional outcomes.

With multiple locations across the Central Coast, we emphasize compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a seamless patient experience from consultation through recovery. Our team works collaboratively to ensure every patient feels informed, comfortable, and confident in their care.

We are growing and seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Surgical Assistant to support our surgeons in a fast-paced, high-quality oral surgery environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on clinical work, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

What You'll Do

As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting clinical operations and ensuring a safe and efficient patient experience:

• Chairside assisting during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, and grafting
• Assisting with sedation and anesthesia cases, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery support
• Monitoring and documenting patient vital signs throughout procedures
• Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and operatories
• Ensuring strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols
• Taking diagnostic imaging and radiographs in compliance with applicable regulations
• Providing clear pre- and post-operative instructions and compassionate patient support
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and charting
• Supporting compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and safety standards
• Collaborating with clinical and administrative team members to ensure a smooth patient flow

What You Bring

• Prior dental assisting or surgical assisting experience (oral surgery experience is a plus)
• Experience assisting with sedation procedures or a willingness to learn
• CPR/BLS certification
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment
• High attention to detail and ability to anticipate provider needs
• Professional, calm, and reassuring chairside manner
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to travel between nearby office locations as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with bonus potential and annual merit reviews
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including Virtual Care)
• HSA with high-deductible health plans
• PTO, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Uniforms/scrubs provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.