Oral Surgery Assistant

Smile Brands•Portland, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this Travel Oral Surgery Assistant opportunity, you will support 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, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This job requires traveling between our offices supporing our Oral Surgery Team (Portland, Gresham, Beaverton & Vancouver)

Requirements

Oregon Xray license required
Washington RDA required
Current BLS certification required
2 yrs experience in Oral Surgery

Nice To Haves

DAANCE or IV Sedation certification preferred

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.