Oral Surgery Assistant: Patient-Focused Surgical Support

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a highly motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with surgeons to provide clinical support and help create an outstanding patient experience from check-in to departure.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, reviewing medical histories, IV sedation monitoring, room prep, sterilizing instruments, taking CBCT/panoramic radiographs, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical

Qualifications

• DANB and/or DAANCE certification.
• Previous oral surgery or surgical assisting experience.
• Previous dental assisting experience.
• Experience with dental practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatment with compassion and professionalism.
• Review and update patients' medical histories.
• Monitor and recover patients following IV sedation procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms for surgical procedures.
• Sterilize, organize, and prepare surgical instruments.
• Take CBCT scans and panoramic radiographs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment.
• Help ensure every patient receives an exceptional experience throughout their visit.

Skills

Oral surgery experience

Dental assisting experience

Practice management software

Education

DANB/DAANCE certification

Job description

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a highly motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with surgeons to provide clinical support and help create an outstanding patient experience from check-in to departure.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, reviewing medical histories, IV sedation monitoring, room prep, sterilizing instruments, taking CBCT/panoramic radiographs, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical