Surgical Assistant

Paradigm Oral Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Studio in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Assistant to join a fast-paced, high-energy surgical team. This hands-on role requires anticipation, teamwork, and a focus on patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting surgeons during procedures, preparing rooms and instruments, chairside support, IV sedation setup, digital imaging, patient consultations, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous oral surgery assisting experience.
• Experience assisting with IV sedation/anesthesia.
• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and patients.
• Provide chairside assistance including suction and retraction.
• Assist with IV sedation/anesthesia setup, monitoring, and documentation within appropriate scope.
• Assist with digital imaging and scanning.
• Seat patients and assist with consultations and treatment plans.
• Turn over rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
• Provide postoperative instructions and follow-up calls.
• Jump in and support the clinical team wherever needed.

Skills

Oral surgery assisting

IV sedation/anesthesia

Fast-paced environment

Initiative

Notes/training

Communication/patient-care

EMR familiarity

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Grand Rapids, MI | Full-time | Website: Advanced Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Studio

We are a state-of-the-art oral surgery practice where exceptional patient care, teamwork, and clinical excellence are top priorities. We are seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy surgical environment and is ready to jump in and contribute.

Previous oral surgery experience is highly desirable.

This is a hands-on role. Our surgical assistants are expected to anticipate the needs of our surgeons and teammates, move efficiently between patients and procedures, and step in wherever needed. While our office moves quickly, our surgical and anesthesia environment is highly organized, precise, and protocol-driven. Attention to detail and patient safety are critical.

We are looking for someone who is engaged, ambitious, and eager to learn. During training, we expect team members to take notes, ask questions, retain information, and apply what they learn. We want someone who doesn't wait to be directed; they glove up, get involved, ask questions, anticipate the next step, speak up, and offer help.

Who We Are

Our practice provides advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery in a patient-focused environment using the latest surgical techniques and technology. Our practice has a strong focus on extractions, wisdom teeth, implants, All-on-4/full arch implant surgery, bone grafting and biopsies.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Previous oral surgery assisting experience
• Experience assisting with IV sedation/anesthesia
• Thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Confident with hands-on surgical assisting
• Takes initiative and anticipates what is needed next
• Learns quickly and takes notes during training
• Calm, focused, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable being on their feet throughout the day
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
• Comfortable with technology and electronic medical records
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures
• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and patients
• Provide chairside assistance including suction and retraction
• Assist with IV sedation/anesthesia setup, monitoring, and documentation within appropriate scope
• Assist with digital imaging and scanning
• Seat patients and assist with consultations and treatment plans
• Turn over rooms and sterilize instruments
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Provide postoperative instructions and follow-up calls
• Jump in and support the clinical team wherever needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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