Oral Surgery Assistant I
About The Position
Join a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice and a team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons providing patient care and service. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to learn and grow by observing, training, and participating under supervision in the setup and support of minor surgical procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed. The assistant works under the supervision of Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, a Surgical Tech, or an RN when assisting with procedures and providing airway support until core competencies are met. The practice offers exceptional benefits, a 401(k) with match, eight paid holidays, and PTO accrual beginning immediately. Pay ranges displayed by Indeed or other career sites are autogenerated and do not reflect Flagship’s pay evaluation, which takes job experience, certifications, and other considerations into account.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Infection control training, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Sterile processing certification or experience, or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Dental Radiography certification, or obtain it within one year of employment.
- Successful completion of an approved nitrous oxide course, or complete it within one year of employment.
- IV/Phlebotomy certification, or obtain it within one year of employment.
- Anesthesia-related continuing education, or complete it within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Set up for non-sterile and sterile procedures under supervision, preparing appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist the surgeon during minor surgical procedures, including suctioning, retracting, and passing instruments.
- Provide airway support under supervision of an Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN until core competencies are met.
- Circulate during surgical procedures and complete required electronic medical record entries, paperwork, logs, and related documentation.
- Perform other procedures as directed, such as capturing radiographs, taking and pouring dental impressions, capturing intraoral digital scans, removing or fitting surgical splints, removing sutures, and placing packs.
- Process instruments, turn over rooms, and perform other clinical duties as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Eight paid holidays
- Generous PTO accrual starting right away
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
