Oral Surgery Assistant

Virginia-Oral-; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision with employer

Life Insurance

401K Retirement with employer

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in Sandston, VA is hiring an Oral Surgery Assistant. This full-time role supports the surgical team, prepares trays and rooms, handles patient documentation, and maintains sterile environments.

Expect fast-paced work and a focus on accuracy and compassionate care for patients undergoing oral surgery. Requirements include about one year of dental assisting or surgical tech experience, familiarity with sterilization, HIPAA, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting or surgery tech experience.
• Understanding of sterilization principles.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Familiar with dental anatomy and terminology.

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, procedures, and post-op appointments.
• Prepare surgical trays, rooms, and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgery experience

HIPAA knowledge

CPR certification

Job description

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Full Time Technical Sandston, VA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2608

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 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