Oral Surgery Assistant

Rockclifforalsurgery; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Flex‑spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Training Programs

401K Retirement, with employer contribution

Job summary

Rockclifforalsurgery in Virginia is seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant to provide exceptional patient care and assist during surgical procedures. You will work within a supportive team that prioritizes quality care and patient comfort.

Candidates should possess a year of dental assisting experience and familiarity with sterilization principles. The position offers impressive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K retirement options.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting or surgical technical experience required.
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery experience preferred.
• Familiarity with anatomy and medical/dental terminology for oral surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with empathy during all stages of treatment.
• Assist surgeon with evaluations and surgeries.
• Document patient charts accurately during procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Knowledge of sterilization principles

Understanding HIPAA regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

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