Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — IV Sedation & Implants

Health Advocates Network; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Employee benefits

Job summary

Health Advocates Network in Manassas, VA is seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join the team. The role offers local pay of $36.56/hour and W2 employment, with an 8-hour shift across a 40-hour work week.

You will support oral surgeons in procedures, manage instruments, and ensure patient comfort throughout care pathways. The position requires at least one year of dental assisting experience, VA licensing, and X-ray certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of dental assisting experience.
• Oral surgery experience preferred.
• X-ray certification (1–2 years experience).
• Current, valid VA license/certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons with extractions, implants, grafts, and IV sedation cases.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, operatory, and sterilization areas.
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures for comfort and safety.
• Take and process radiographs including panoramic and CBCT if certified.
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Manage surgical inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Support anesthesia setup (IV or nitrous) and recovery under supervision.
• Collaborate with front desk and clinical staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Dental assisting

IV sedation

Nitrous oxide

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant Certification

VA license/certification

PSV verification

BLS certification

Job description

Health Advocates Network in Manassas, VA is seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join the team. The role offers local pay of $36.56/hour and W2 employment, with an 8-hour shift across a 40-hour work week.

You will support oral surgeons in procedures, manage instruments, and ensure patient comfort throughout care pathways. The position requires at least one year of dental assisting experience, VA licensing, and X-ray certification.