Oral Surgery Assistant

OKC-OMS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Employee bonus program

Day shift

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

OKC-OMS is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice serving the Oklahoma City area. We are seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support surgeons and patients throughout the surgical experience.

You will assist during procedures, prepare rooms and instruments, monitor patients, and maintain infection-control standards in a fast-paced surgical environment. We offer a strong team environment with a Monday–Friday day shift and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assisting, LPN, surgical technology or comparable clinical experience.
• Associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• DAANCE certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• A professional, compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons during procedures
• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments and procedure trays
• Assist with patient preparation before surgery
• Monitor and assist patients throughout the recovery process
• Clean, disinfect and turn over surgical rooms between patients
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintain appropriate infection-control and safety standards
• Help keep the clinical day organized, efficient and patient-focused
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, clinical staff and administrative team members

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Attention to detail

Compassionate patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

CPR certification preferred

ACLS certification preferred

DAANCE certification is a plus

Job description

We are a multi-surgeon, multi-location Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice serving patients throughout the Oklahoma City area. Our assistants work directly alongside our surgeons and play an important role in creating a safe, efficient and comfortable experience for our patients.

Candidates with experience as a Dental Assistant, LPN or Surgical Technologist are encouraged to apply. Previous oral surgery experience is a plus, but we are also interested in strong clinical candidates who are comfortable in a surgical setting and eager to learn.

As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will support our surgeons and patients throughout the surgical experience. Responsibilities include:

• Assist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons during procedures
• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments and procedure trays
• Assist with patient preparation before surgery
• Monitor and assist patients throughout the recovery process
• Clean, disinfect and turn over surgical rooms between patients
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintain appropriate infection-control and safety standards
• Help keep the clinical day organized, efficient and patient-focused
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, clinical staff and administrative team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Dental assisting, LPN, surgical technology or comparable clinical experience
• Associate degree preferred
• CPR certification preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• DAANCE certification is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
• A professional, compassionate approach to patient care

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid major holidays
• Employee bonus program
• Monday through Friday
• Day shift
• No weekends or holidays

Our clinical team works hard, but we also believe the people you work with matter. We have a strong team environment where assistants, surgeons and leadership work together to provide excellent care across our locations. We invest in our team through training, opportunities for professional growth, and team-building activities.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your surgical skills, work alongside experienced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and become part of a team that takes pride in the care we provide, we'd like to hear from you.