Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Dental Care Alliance's Oral Surgery practice in Virginia seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to support surgeons, prepare rooms and instruments, and maintain sterile technique during procedures.

You will document histories, ensure safety, and provide quality patient care in a busy clinical setting, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols.
• Able to take high quality radiographs and CBCT scans.
• Excellent communication and patient rapport; reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures (extractions, implants, bone grafting, biopsies).
• Prepare treatment room, trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment.
• Monitor patients during surgery and maintain sterile technique.
• Record patient histories and surgical documentation.
• Sterilize instruments and manage surgical supply inventory.
• Assist with sedation monitoring per office protocol and state guidelines.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Infection control

Radiography/CBCT experience

Team player

Education

Dental Assistant certification/registration (state law)

Job description

Overview

Join an Oral Surgery practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full time: Mon-Thur 9-5, Fri 9-3
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Modern Facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and biopsies
• Prepare the treatment room, surgical trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment
• Monitor patients during surgery while maintaining sterile technique
• Take and process panoramic, periapical and 3D cone beam CT images as needed
• Provide detailed post operative instructions to patients and caregivers
• Sterilize instruments and maintain an OSHA compliant surgical environment
• Accurately record patient medical histories and surgical documentation
• Manage surgical supply inventory and ordering
• Assist with sedation monitoring (nitrous and IV) per office protocol and state guidelines

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in oral surgery
• Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols
• Comfortable taking high quality radiographs and CBCT scans
• Able to anticipate procedural needs and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and patient rapport
• Reliable, punctual, detail oriented, and a strong team player
• Dental Assistant certification or registration as a required by state law
• Current BLS certification a plus

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.