Dental Surgical Assistant — Daytime Role with Great Benefits

Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Experience based pay

Low-cost medical insurance

Zero-premium dental and vision

Employer F.S.A./H.S.A. contributions

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Seasonal bonuses and discounts

Employer-paid basic life insurance

Voluntary insurance benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You will support procedures, manage patient records, and help maintain a safe, efficient surgical flow.

The ideal candidate has surgical assisting credentials and experience in dental/medical settings, with strong teamwork, communication, and infection-control skills. Daytime weekday schedule and competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Assistant or relevant training in surgical assisting preferred.
• Experience in an oral surgery, dental surgery, or medical surgical setting strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and team members.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization procedures, and operating room protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask, and maintain focus in a high-pressure environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and staff.
• Ability to follow strict infection control and safety guidelines.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, as needed.
• Review and document patient medical histories.
• Ensure all required consent forms are properly completed and signed.
• Prepare and process patient prescriptions with accuracy.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, EKG, and pulse oximetry.
• Accurately document anesthesia records and patient charting.
• Maintain patient airways during sedation and perform suctioning when necessary.
• Provide post-operative monitoring and remain with patients until released to a caregiver.
• Prepare and sanitize surgical and examination rooms.
• Assist with ongoing surgical procedures as needed.
• Uphold strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support overall clinic operations by maintaining patient flow and completing additional duties assigned by the Clinical Manager.

Skills

Surgical Assistant certification

Oral surgery experience

Interpersonal skills

Instruments knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification

Surgical assisting certification

DAANCE certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

CPR certification

Tools

Sterilization procedures

Operating room protocols

Job description

Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You will support procedures, manage patient records, and help maintain a safe, efficient surgical flow.

The ideal candidate has surgical assisting credentials and experience in dental/medical settings, with strong teamwork, communication, and infection-control skills. Daytime weekday schedule and competitive benefits accompany this role.