Assistant/Associate Professor of Endodontology

Oral Surgery Assistant At Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day‑to‑day demands that come with treating patients all day long. We provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. Our Travel Oral Surgery Assistant opportunity supports the dental team in delivering high‑quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, be able to start within a month, and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. This position requires traveling between our offices to support our Oral Surgery Team. Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Responsibilities Prepare patients for surgery, ensure comfort, and provide clear pre‑op and post‑op instructions. Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation cases. Perform pre‑op vital signs, patient assessments, airway evaluation, and sedation readiness checks. Monitor patients undergoing IV sedation or general anesthesia under the surgeon's supervision (vitals, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, blood pressure, EKG). Document anesthesia records accurately and in real time and maintain accurate clinical charting and assist with treatment coordination. Prepare and sterilize surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment according to OSHA and infection‑control standards. Take digital X‑rays, panoramic images, CBCT scans, and intraoral photos as needed. Manage surgical instruments, trays, and inventory, ensuring accurate setup and turnover. Support emergency response protocols and assist with complication management when needed. Qualifications Washington RDA required. Current BLS certification required. Compensation $28–$30 per hour. Benefits Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity Employment Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memphis Dental Sedation Center