Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

Larry W. Bryant, DDS,PA; Glenn Dale (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit, Inc. is seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an oral surgery setting.

The role involves chair-side support, anesthesia assistance, radiography, and strict infection control to ensure safe and compassionate care for patients. The ideal candidate will monitor vital signs, manage anxious patients, and maintain radiographic records while adhering to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years hands-on experience in oral surgery or specialized dental practice.
• Ability to support oral and maxillofacial surgeon chair-side during complex procedures.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side surgical support during procedures including extractions, wisdom teeth removal, implants, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma treatments.
• Anesthesia monitoring and patient safety during local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia; record vitals and monitor status.
• Radiography and diagnostics using digital dental radiographs, panoramic X-rays, and CBCT scans.
• Sterilization and infection control in line with OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Patient care and education: greet patients, review health histories, manage anxiety, and provide pre/post-operative instructions.

Skills

Chair-side support

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Tools

CBCT

Digital radiography

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in an oral surgery or specialized dental practice. The ideal candidate will work chair-side to support the oral surgeon during complex surgical and anesthesia procedures, maintain strict infection control protocols, and deliver compassionate, anxiety-reducing care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair-Side Surgical Support: Assist the oral and maxillofacial surgeon during procedures including extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma treatments.

• Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring: Help prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia; record vital signs and monitor patient status continuously.

• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take high-quality digital dental radiographs, panoramic X-rays, and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans.

• Sterilization & Infection Control: Prepare, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments, handpieces, and operatories in strict compliance with OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines.

• Patient Care & Education: Greet patients, review medical and dental health histories, manage acute anxiety, and deliver clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions.