Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Growth & Patient Care

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision Benefits

Medical Benefits

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wright Dental in Cold Spring, KY, is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support the oral maxillofacial surgeons in a busy clinic. You will assist with routine and advanced procedures, prepare patients, and maintain records and equipment.

The role requires an OMFS assistant certification and radiography certification, with at least six months of dental assisting experience preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification.
• Radiography certification.
• At least six months of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments and materials.
• Understanding of surgical techniques and chairside responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks like appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Prepare patient charts, treatment plans, and update dental records.
• Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and develop radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment per infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Assist the surgeon with chairside procedures, setup, anesthesia, and cleanup.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Inform patients about oral health, treatment plans and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitor stock of surgical supplies and replenish as needed.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, ensuring proper care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Clinical instrument handling

Education

Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification

Radiography certification

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

3D scanning equipment

Job description

Wright Dental in Cold Spring, KY, is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support the oral maxillofacial surgeons in a busy clinic. You will assist with routine and advanced procedures, prepare patients, and maintain records and equipment.

The role requires an OMFS assistant certification and radiography certification, with at least six months of dental assisting experience preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for high-quality patient care and safety.