Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Precision Chairside Support

Chesapeake-Dental-Specialists; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Dental Specialists in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support dentists in clinical and administrative tasks. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high standards of infection control.

The role requires strong organizational skills, good communication, and the ability to manage charts, treatment plans, and patient records. Prior surgical assisting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certification in oral surgery assisting preferred but not required.
• X-ray/Radiography certification required.
• Annual OSHA/HIPAA/BLS training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with dental procedures and take directions from doctor.
• Take, develop and mount X-rays and 3D scans.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments; set up trays.
• Administrative tasks: scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Prepare patient charts and update treatment plans and records.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments per infection control protocols.
• Assist surgeon with chairside procedures and anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Provide patient education on oral health and outcomes.
• Stock surgical supplies and replenish as needed.
• Maintain instrument and equipment upkeep.
• Provide excellent patient care at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Staff coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oral and maxillofacial surgical assistant certification

X-ray/Radiography certification

Nitrous oxide certification

OSHA, HIPAA, BLS training

Tools

Dental software

PACS

X-ray imaging software

Job description

Chesapeake Dental Specialists in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support dentists in clinical and administrative tasks. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high standards of infection control.

The role requires strong organizational skills, good communication, and the ability to manage charts, treatment plans, and patient records. Prior surgical assisting experience is a plus.