Oral Surgery Assistant and Scribe

RALPH W ALMAN JR DDS PA; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Discounts for oral surgery

Bonuses

Job summary

RALPH W ALMAN JR DDS PA in Rockville, Maryland seeks a part-time Oral Surgery Assistant to join their high-end oral surgery practice. Responsibilities include assisting during various surgical procedures, documenting patient information in EMR, and preparing surgical rooms. Ideal candidates should have experience in a medical or dental office, with a strong emphasis on patient care and empathy. The position offers a pay range of $20 - $33 per hour, depending on experience, with a schedule of 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a medical or dental office is preferred.
• Willingness to train the right person.
• Maintain certifications: BLS, Dental Radiation Safety, DAANCE, OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures using local anesthesia.
• Document consultations and procedures into patients’ EMR.
• Prepare surgical rooms for patients and surgeries.
• Assist the front office staff as needed; cross training is expected.

Skills

Assisting with oral surgery

Patient care

Empathy

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in a medical or dental office

Tools

Digital x-ray equipment

Electronic medical record (EMR) software

Job description

ORAL SURGERY SURGICAL ASSISTANT & FRONT DESK & SCRIBE (part‑time 25 hours/week)

Procedures include extractions, dental implants, wisdom teeth, biopsies with both local and general anesthesia.

Despite our office's high retention experience - one staff member is retiring after many years.

We are looking for 1 or 2 part‑time (full‑time possible) employees to join our team. Both positions are for surgical assistants with the intention to cross‑train them to help with front desk duties.

About Our Oral Surgery Practice

This is a high‑end fee‑for‑service practice with one oral surgeon, three surgical staff, and three front staff. We have been in our location for 35 years. Our patients and their families are highly intelligent, educated, and expect the highest level of care. 40% of our patients (or family members) are doctors or other healthcare professionals. We see a broad range of international patients as well.

Since we do not participate with any insurance plans, each and every patient actively chooses to come to our office for care. This is key since they could have gone elsewhere for less cost. Instead, they come to our office without regret! Our staff are key to assuring that this care model works. We actively think and act to assure that patients leave our office thrilled with the care they receive. Patients then, hopefully years later, return happily or refer their family and friends – this is an upbeat and nurturing office!

Referral Demographics: We are honored to have the best dentists refer their patients to our office. Constant communication with these dentists, their staff, & our mutual patients is critical! All of us enjoy getting to know our patients, their families & our referring office's doctors and staff. A like‑minded outgoing, upbeat, mature person is needed. Empathy and a desire to help is key. We see lots of implant patients & wisdom teeth patients - young patients as well as old are seen. Many patients are seen for more than one appointment & over the course of multiple months. We look forward to welcoming our new team member!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures such as extractions, implants, bone grafting, biopsies, and other surgeries using local anesthesia.
• Assist with oral sedation and general anesthesia when appropriate.
• Provide post‑surgery care and discharge of patients.
• Document patient consultations, procedures including anesthesia records, and follow‑up visits into the patients’ electronic medical record (EMR).
• Take digital x‑rays, including panoramic and CBCT scans (to commence once the candidate secures the license).
• Sterilize and package instruments.
• Prepare the surgical rooms for patients and upcoming surgeries.
• Train for emergency readiness with the entire team on a routine basis.
• Utilize the software for patients EMR by inputting patients’ notes, anesthesia records, treatment plans, and tracking.
• Prepare for the next day's appointments, including selection of materials and verification that any referrals and x‑rays are ready.
• Order, stock, organize, and maintain surgical and implant supplies.
• Maintain certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers, Dental Radiation Safety, DAANCE, and OSHA (training or prep is provided by our office).
• Assist the front office staff as needed; cross training is expected.

Experience

Two years experience in a medical or dental office is preferred. We are willing to train the right person.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Pension plan after plan entry period is met
• Discounts for oral surgery
• Bonuses

Schedule

Office hours: 8:30 (sometimes sooner) to 4:30 (sometimes later), Monday to Friday (no weekend or holidays or evenings). This position is for 25 hours per week. Hours: 8:30‑1:30 Monday to Friday. Later start times may be available.

Location

Our office is located in a building right across from where White Flint Mall used to be. We have been here since 1990. The office has parking both outside and in the building.

Job Type

Part‑time Oral Surgery Assistant

Pay

$20 - $33 per hour, depending on experience.