Oral Surgery Assistant

The International Center for TMJ and Jaw Surgery & Mama's Pediatric Dentistry; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Center for TMJ and Jaw Surgery & Mama's Pediatric Dentistry in Northern Arlington seeks a smart, dependable oral surgery assistant to join our clinical team. You will support a broad range of procedures and work closely with doctors, staff, and patients to ensure smooth operations and high-quality care.

We value problem-solving, proactive learning, and teamwork as we expand our services in TMJ and hospital-based contexts.

Qualifications

• Previous oral surgery or dental assisting experience preferred.
• Experience with IV sedation, implants, or hospital surgery is a plus.
• Willing to train an exceptional candidate with strong clinical foundation and right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral surgery procedures including extractions, implants, and TMJ-related surgeries.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, medications, and supplies.
• Assist with patient intake, imaging, documentation, and postoperative instructions.
• Maintain sterilization and infection-control standards.
• Ensure the surgical schedule is prepared in advance and supplies available.
• Participate in inventory management and case preparation.
• Communicate clearly with doctors, patients, and staff.
• Cross-train to become proficient in increasingly complex procedures.

Skills

Oral surgery assisting

IV sedation

Infection control

Team communication

Job description

We are a growing oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Northern Arlington seeking a smart, dependable, and highly motivated oral surgery assistant to join our clinical team.

Our practice includes traditional oral surgery as well as advanced TMJ, jaw, and hospital-based surgery. We are looking for someone who wants to become a well-rounded surgical assistant, takes ownership of their work, communicates well, and can think through problems rather than simply wait for instruction.

What You'll Do

• Assist with oral surgery procedures including extractions, wisdom teeth, implants, bone grafting, IV sedation, TMJ procedures, and other office-based surgeries
• Prepare rooms, equipment, instruments, medications, and surgical supplies
• Assist with patient intake, imaging, documentation, recovery, and postoperative instructions
• Maintain excellent sterilization, infection-control, and clinical cleanliness standards
• Help ensure the surgical schedule is prepared in advance and necessary equipment and supplies are available
• Participate in inventory management and surgical case preparation
• Communicate clearly with doctors, patients, front-office staff, and other clinical team members
• Identify potential problems, ask questions when something is unclear, and help find solutions before issues affect patient care
• Assist with pediatric dentistry when neede and work collaboratively with our pediatric dental team
• Potentially assist with hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgery cases, depending on experience, training, and practice needs
• Cross-train throughout the practice so you can become proficient in increasingly complex procedures over time

What We're Looking For

We care as much about how you think and work as we do about your existing technical skils.

• Reliable and accountable
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Calm and effective in a busy clinical environment
• A strong communicator who keeps the team informed
• Comfortable asking questions rather than making assumptions
• Able to problem solve and adjust when the schedule or clinical situation changes
• Proactive and willing to learn by both instruction and observation
• Team-oriented and willing to help outside a narrow job description when necessary
• Professional and warm with patients
• Interested in continually developing their surgical assisting skills

Experience

Previous oral surgery, dental surgery, anesthesia, or surgical assisting experience is preferred, although we are willing to train an exceptional candidate with a strong clinical foundation and the right attitude.Experience with IV sedation, implants, hospital surgery, or advanced oral surgery is a plus.

Why This Position is Different

This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more than a repetitive dental assisting position. You will have exposure to a broad spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including complex TMJ and jaw surgery, and the opportunity to progressively take on greater clinical responsibility as your skill develop.We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of a growing practice and who takes pride in being someone the doctors and rest o fthe team can depend on.