Oral Surgery RDA: Chair-side Support & Patient Care

Enhance Oral Surgery; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Oral Surgery in Salem, Oregon seeks an energetic Oral Surgery Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant to join our surgical team. You will work directly with the Oral Surgeon to provide high-quality patient care before, during, and after procedures.

The ideal candidate has oral surgery experience and an OMSA or RDA certificate preferred, with strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience required; oral surgery experience preferred.
• RDA and OMSA certificates preferred.
• Current BLS and dental radiography/X-ray certification.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Professional, dependable in a surgical environment.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to the Oral Surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, equipment, and surgical materials.
• Obtain dental X-rays, monitor/document vital signs, and perform other clinical duties within applicable scope and certification.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient instructions and support patient comfort and safety.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and surgical asepsis protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records, organized operatories, and appropriate surgical supply inventory.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to support efficient patient flow and daily operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Oral surgery experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Sterilization protocols

Spanish speaking

Education

RDA certification

OMSA certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Enhance Oral Surgery in Salem, Oregon seeks an energetic Oral Surgery Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant to join our surgical team. You will work directly with the Oral Surgeon to provide high-quality patient care before, during, and after procedures.

The ideal candidate has oral surgery experience and an OMSA or RDA certificate preferred, with strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment.