Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient. Responsibilities Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and biopsies Prepare the treatment room, surgical trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment Take and process panoramic, periapical, and 3D cone beam CT images as needed Provide detailed post operative instructions to patients and caregivers Sterilize instruments and maintain an OSHA compliant surgical environment Accurately record patient medical histories and surgical documentation Manage surgical supply inventory and ordering Assist with sedation monitoring (nitrous and IV) per office protocol and state guidelines Qualifications Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in oral surgery Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols Comfortable taking high quality radiographs and CBCT scans Able to anticipate procedural needs and remain calm under pressure Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and patient rapport Reliable, punctual, detail oriented, and a strong team player Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state law What We Offer Modern facilities and advanced technology Mentorship and career growth opportunities A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work If you're using NVDA, press NVDA key + space to enable focus mode to read the slider properly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empire dental Specialty Group