Oral Surgery Assistant I

Rockclifforalsurgery; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Eight paid holidays

Generous PTO accrual

Job summary

Rockclifforalsurgery is seeking an entry-level team member to support a dynamic oral surgery practice. You will observe, train, and assist with setup for minor procedures, instrument processing, and room turnover under supervision.

Role involves assisting surgeons during small procedures, managing suction, passing instruments, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. Training is provided to help you grow in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of nitrous oxide course.
• Anesthesia-related continuing education or obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures under supervision.
• Assist surgeon during minor procedures, including suctioning and passing instruments.
• Complete EMR entries and paperwork for surgical cases.
• Perform additional tasks such as radiographs, impressions, scans, and sutures as directed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nitrous oxide course

Anesthesia-related continuing education

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Become a valued team member for a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice where you are encouraged to learn and grow! Our world-class team includes highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons dedicated to providing outstanding care and service to all our patients. We offer exceptional benefits, 401k (with match), eight paid holidays, and a generous PTO accrual that starts right away!

*Pay ranges noted are autogenerated by Indeed (or other career sites) are not Flagship’s evaluation of pay which is a consideration of job experience, certifications, etc.*

Start your career in oral surgery in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for minor surgical procedures, assisting in minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Here are some of the job duties you will perform:

• Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures (under supervision) with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist surgeon during minor surgical procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, providing airway support under supervision of Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN, until core competencies are met.
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.).

To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course
• Anesthesia-related continuing education

Or obtained within 90 days of employment

Or obtained within one year of employment