Oral Surgery Assistant

U.S. Oral Surgery Management; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tue–Fri schedule

No evenings/weekends

PTO

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Uniform allowance

Med Spa benefits

Collaborative team

Established practice

Experienced colleagues

Professional environment

Job summary

The Pogue Center is a premier Oral Surgery and Med Spa practice in North Scottsdale, seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. You will support Dr. Pogue in advanced procedures and ensure exceptional patient care in a collaborative, professional environment.

This full-time, Tue–Fri role features no evenings or weekends, competitive pay based on experience, and a range of benefits. Join our established practice and work alongside an experienced surgical team in Scottsdale.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of oral surgery assisting experience.
• Current X-ray certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with charting and dental practice-management software.
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented work ethic.
• IV Sedation Certification (preferred).
• DAANCE Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Pogue throughout surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative instructions
• Conduct patient consultations and review surgical consents
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and CBCT scans
• Assist with IV sedation and monitor patient vital signs
• Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies
• Prepare and maintain surgical rooms and instruments
• Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection-control standards
• Follow OSHA and office safety protocols
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Monitor and order clinical supplies as needed
• Provide exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience

Skills

Oral surgery assisting

Patient care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dental charting software

Practice management software

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AZ03 Scottsdale - SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Position Type: FT1

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

The following position is for employment with:

The Pogue Center

8535 East Hartford Dr, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Oral Surgery Assistant

The Pogue Center is a premier Oral Surgery and Med Spa practice in North Scottsdale, specializing in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. We are a well-established, single-doctor practice with an experienced, collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

We are seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team and work alongside our two highly skilled surgical assistants. The ideal candidate is confident in a surgical environment, compassionate with patients, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, Tuesday–Friday position with no evenings or weekends. The successful candidate will assist Dr. Pogue with a wide range of advanced oral surgery and facial cosmetic procedures, including:

• Ridge augmentation and sinus lift procedures
• Surgical extractions
• Bone grafting
• Orthognathic surgery
• Facial cosmetic procedures
• IV sedation procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Pogue throughout surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative instructions
• Conduct patient consultations and review surgical consents
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and CBCT scans
• Assist with IV sedation and monitor patient vital signs
• Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies
• Prepare and maintain surgical rooms and instruments
• Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection-control standards
• Follow OSHA and office safety protocols
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Monitor and order clinical supplies as needed
• Provide exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of oral surgery assisting experience
• Current X-ray certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with charting and dental practice-management software
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented work ethic

Preferred, but not required:

• IV Sedation Certification
• DAANCE Certification

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Consistent Tuesday–Friday schedule
• No evenings or weekends
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and dental insurance options
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Med Spa benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Established, well-respected practice
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced surgical team
• A positive, professional workplace where your skills and contributions are valued

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be required to climb or balance (up to 3 feet) in order to obtain information and supplies necessary to complete their job duties. Occasional stooping, kneeling and crouching may be required.

Extensive standing and walking. Assist in lifting and mobilization of patients.

Additionally, occasional lifting and carrying boxes, supplies up to 25 pounds may be required. Furthermore, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work constantly with other employees, patients and doctors. Work inside (air-controlled environment).

Attend to different tasks simultaneously.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.