Oral Surgery Assistant

Virginia-Oral-; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in Midlothian, VA is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to join a fast-paced team that delivers compassionate, patient-centered care. You will support the surgeon, prepare instruments, and help manage patients throughout the procedure and recovery.

Responsibilities include taking digital x-rays, documenting charts, and ensuring sterile environments while upholding high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting or surgery tech experience required; oral and maxillofacial surgery experience preferred.
• Understanding of sterilization principles is required.
• Understanding of HIPAA is required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Familiar with anatomy and dental terminology pertaining to oral surgery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with empathy before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist surgeon with evaluations, surgeries, and post-op visits.
• Take digital x-rays and models.
• Document patient charts accurately during evaluations, surgical procedures, and post-op appointments.
• Prepare surgical trays and rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, laboratories, and treatment rooms.
• Complete clinical and pharmacy logs according to practice standards.

Skills

Empathy

Sterilization

HIPAA knowledge

CPR (preferred)

Communication

Tools

Digital X-rays

Job description

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Full Time Technical Midlothian, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2647

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Ready to scrub in for a career you’ll love?

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery doesn’t just provide oral and maxillofacial surgical care throughout the Greater Richmond Area. We help change lives—one smile at a time. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant, you’ll join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and committed to providing exceptional care. You’ll work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that prioritizes purposeful work, individual accountability, and a positive attitude. Every instrument you prepare and reassurance you give will play a vital role in the success of each surgery and the comfort of every patient through life-changing treatments.

What You'll Do:

• Provide patient care with empathy before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist surgeon with evaluations, surgeries, and post-op visits.
• Take digital x-rays and models.
• Document patient charts accurately during evaluations, surgical procedures, and post-op appointments.
• Prepare surgical trays, and evaluation and surgical rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, laboratories, and treatment rooms.
• Complete clinical and pharmacy logs according to practice standard.

What You'll Need:

• One (1) year of dental assisting or surgery technical experience required; oral and maxillofacial surgery experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles, required.
• Understanding of HIPAA, required.
• CPR certification, preferred.
• Familiar with anatomy and medical and dental terminology pertaining to oral surgery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What It Takes:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with sedated patients.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.

How We’ll Take Care of You:

• Medical, dental, vision with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flex-spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training Programs
• 401K Retirement, with employer contribution