Specialty Registered Dental Assistant

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We’re looking for a Certified Oral Surgery Assistant who will work closely with our Dentist.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1-2 Saturdays

• Prepare the operatory/surgical suite: ensure instruments, supplies, equipment, and the environment are ready for surgery (including sedation/IV cases).
• Assist the surgeon during procedures: passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, monitoring patient status (vital signs, comfort), supporting sedation/IV anesthesia when applicable.
• Sterilization and instrument maintenance: clean, sterilize, package, track inventory of surgical instruments and equipment according to infection control standards (OSHA, CDC, state) and the office protocols.
• Patient preparation and recovery: greet & comfort patients, review medical history, prepare monitoring equipment, assist in recovery/monitoring after surgery, ensure proper post‑op instructions are communicated.
• Radiography and imaging assistance: obtain x-rays, scans (panoramic, CBCT) as required by practice and state licensure.
• Charting/documentation: record procedures, assist with pre‑operative checklists, time‑outs, and post‑op summaries; maintain accurate patient records (EMR/tracking systems).
• Supply/inventory management: restock trays, surgical supplies, medications, and ensure readiness of the surgical team.
• Compliance & safety: adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, state Dental Board rules, maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Occasionally assist with consults, post‑operative calls, patient education, and support other duties as assigned.

• Must have certifications to be hired:
• CPR or BLS
• Registered Dental Assistant license
• OMSA

$28–$31/hr

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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