Oral Surgery Assistant

U.S. Oral Surgery Management•Highland Village, TX

4d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery is seeking a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Oral Surgery Assistant to support surgeons, maintain clinical efficiency, and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The role is based at the Flower Mound, Texas location and may require travel to the practice’s other locations as needed. The assistant supports oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, prepares patients and surgical rooms, handles sterilization and infection control, obtains dental radiographs and assists with panoramic and CBCT imaging as permitted by certification, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role also involves tracking dental implants and inventory, supporting patient flow and the daily surgical schedule, collaborating with clinical and administrative colleagues, and performing other clinical or administrative tasks as practice needs change.

Requirements

Basic CPR certification is required.
RDA certification is required.
Hepatitis B vaccination and titer are required.
TB vaccination and titer are required.
Follow OSHA and office safety guidelines and procedures.
Communicate verbally with patients and staff clearly and professionally.
Work efficiently with attention to detail.
Adapt to changing duties and work schedules, and travel to the practice’s locations as needed.
Demonstrate active listening, a team-oriented mindset, and willingness to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

Oral surgery or periodontal surgery experience.
DAANCE certification.
Dental implant knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and prepare the necessary instruments, equipment, and materials.
Prepare patients for procedures, obtain and document clinical information, provide reassurance, and review pre-operative and post-operative instructions as directed.
Set up and break down surgical operatories and prepare rooms for patients and procedures.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment while following infection-control protocols, OSHA requirements, and practice safety standards.
Obtain dental radiographs and assist with panoramic and CBCT imaging within applicable certification requirements.
Accurately document patient and procedure information in clinical records.
Maintain dental implant inventory by monitoring sizes and quantities, documenting implants used, tracking lot and reference numbers, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Monitor clinical inventory, restock surgical rooms, and help maintain adequate supplies of instruments, medications, materials, and other supplies.
Coordinate with clinical and front-office teams to maintain patient flow and support the daily surgical schedule.
Collaborate with surgeons, fellow Surgical Assistants, and administrative team members to support patient care.
Perform additional clinical and administrative tasks as needed to meet practice needs.