Oral Surgery Assistant

DirectDental; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectDental is seeking an Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team in California. The ideal candidate brings chairside expertise in oral surgery, including IV sedation and implants, and demonstrates strong sterilization and infection control practices.

You will contribute to a calm, comfortable patient experience and support the surgeon throughout procedures. We value teamwork, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail as we provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Prior oral surgery assisting experience is required.
• Experience assisting with IV sedation and implant procedures.
• Strong surgical setup, sterilization, and infection control skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Dependable team player who takes pride in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during oral surgery procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and surgical setup.
• Assist with IV sedation and dental implant procedures as directed by the surgeon.
• Communicate clearly with patients to help them feel comfortable and informed.

Skills

Oral surgery assisting

IV sedation experience

Implant procedure support

Surgical setup & asepsis

Communication & patient care

Job description

We’re Hiring: Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant!

Love the surgical side of dentistry? We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant with experience in sedation procedures and dental implants to join our team!

Our ideal candidate is confident chairside, anticipates the doctor’s needs, and helps patients feel comfortable throughout their surgical experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior oral surgery assisting experience—required
• Experience assisting with IV sedation and implant procedures
• Strong surgical setup, sterilization, and infection control skills
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• A dependable team player who takes pride in patient care

Bring your experience to a team that values preparation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care. We’d love to meet you!

Compensation:

• $25-$33/hour