Oral Surgery Surgical Assistant

Jimmy Jazz; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support oral surgeons with clinical procedures and all pre- and post-operative care in our Richardson, TX office.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organization and confidentiality, with experience in dental/oral surgery. RDA and DAANCE are preferred.

This full-time position requires maintaining infection-control standards (OSHA/HIPAA) and coordinating with front office staff to ensure smooth patient care.

Qualifications

• RDA certification preferred.
• DAANCE certification preferred.
• Experience in dental/oral surgery.
• Strong communication skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for consultations
• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines
• Complete radiographs and CT scans of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care
• Instruct patients on pre/postoperative care as directed by the oral surgeon
• Record patient charting and all the surgeon’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Maintain strict compliance with applicable regulations, (e.g. OSHA, HIPAA requirements and best practices)
• Oversee sedation processes, IV supplies, histories, post-op, as needed
• Assist in recording drugs/vitals before and after surgery
• Escort/wheel sedated patients out after surgery
• Assisting the front office staff if/when necessary
• Assist with tracking implant supplies

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

RDA certification

DAANCE certification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Richardson Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support oral surgeons with clinical procedures and all pre- and post-operative care in our Richardson, TX office.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organization and confidentiality, with experience in dental/oral surgery. RDA and DAANCE are preferred.

This full-time position requires maintaining infection-control standards (OSHA/HIPAA) and coordinating with front office staff to ensure smooth patient care.