Oral Surgery Chairside Pro — Implants & Extractions

Tend; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Training & CE

Job summary

Tend is looking for an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join a modern, patient-first environment in New York. You’ll support oral surgeons with extractions, grafts, implants, and biopsies, while upholding safety and comfort for patients.

You will prepare rooms, manage instruments, assist with anesthesia, and educate patients post-operatively. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and ongoing clinical training in a fast-paced studio setting.

Qualifications

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of oral surgery or surgical assisting experience.
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment.
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays).

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical chairside assistance for oral surgery procedures including extractions, bone grafts, implants, and biopsies.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical trays according to OSHA and CDC infection control standards.
• Assist with patient preparation, including review of medical history, vital signs, and procedural consent forms.
• Support surgeons in the administration and monitoring of general anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.
• Anticipate the needs of the provider and maintain sterile field integrity throughout procedures.
• Provide detailed post-operative care instructions and support patient education for at-home recovery.
• Monitor and maintain surgical equipment, instruments, and supply inventory.
• Collaborate with oral surgeons, dentists, and studio teammates to ensure a seamless and safe surgical experience.
• Participate in ongoing clinical training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Oral surgery chairside

CPR/BLS certification

Surgical assisting experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability to new tech

Patient care focus

Scheduling flexibility

Job description

Tend is looking for an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join a modern, patient-first environment in New York. You’ll support oral surgeons with extractions, grafts, implants, and biopsies, while upholding safety and comfort for patients.

You will prepare rooms, manage instruments, assist with anesthesia, and educate patients post-operatively. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and ongoing clinical training in a fast-paced studio setting.