Oral Surgery Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Bright Now! Dental is seeking a Travel Specialty Dental Assistant to support Oral Surgery and Periodontal teams across multiple Oregon offices (Portland, Gresham, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Hillsboro & Salem).

You will assist during procedures, prepare instruments, and maintain a sterile environment while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Requirements include Oregon X-ray license, 1 year surgical/perio experience, CPR/BLS, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Oregon Xray license required.
• 1 yr surgical/perio experience required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, ensure comfort, and provide clear pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation cases.
• Perform pre-op vital signs, patient assessments, airway evaluation, and sedation readiness checks.
• Monitor patients undergoing IV sedation or general anesthesia under the surgeon’s supervision.
• Document anesthesia records accurately and in real time and maintain accurate clinical charting and assist with treatment coordination.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Take digital X-rays, panoramic images, CBCT scans, and intraoral photos as needed.
• Manage surgical instruments, trays, and inventory, ensuring accurate setup and turnover.
• Support emergency response protocols and assist with complication management when needed.
• Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to maintain smooth daily workflow.

Skills

X-ray licensing

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Oregon X-ray license

Tools

Digital X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Here at Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this Travel Specialty Dental Assisting opportunity, you will support the Oral Surgery and Periodontal team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires travel between our offices: (Portland, Gresham, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Hillsboro & Salem)

Schedule (days/hours)

M-F 6-3

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, ensure comfort, and provide clear pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation cases .
• Perform pre-op vital signs, patient assessments, airway evaluation, and sedation readiness checks.
• Monitor patients undergoing IV sedation or general anesthesia under the surgeon’s supervision (vitals, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, blood pressure, EKG).
• Document anesthesia records accurately and in real time and maintain accurate clinical charting and assist with treatment coordination.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Take digital X-rays, panoramic images, CBCT scans, and intraoral photos as needed.
• Manage surgical instruments, trays, and inventory, ensuring accurate setup and turnover.
• Support emergency response protocols and assist with complication management when needed.
• Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to maintain smooth daily workflow.

Qualifications

• Oregon Xray license required
• 1 yr surgical/perio experience required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$30-$33/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]