Oral Surgery Assistant at HEAD & NECK SURGICAL ASSOCIATE – Portland, Oregon

Job Description

Position: Oral Surgery Assistant

Company: Portland Oral and Facial Surgery

Job Type: Full-Time, 32 – 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

About Us

We are a fully digital practice specializing in the full scope of maxillofacial surgery, including full-mouth rehabilitation (All-on-4/6, zygomatic implants, teeth-in-a-day) and orthognathic procedures. Our daily workflow includes wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, and patient consultations and follow-ups. Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, safety, and compassion.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. This position supports our oral surgeon in providing patient care before, during, and after each procedure. This role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced oral surgery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and surgical trays for procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with OSHA and infection control protocols.
• Maintain and ensure proper functioning of instruments and equipment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after sedation, recording vital signs accurately.
• Document and maintain accurate medical records within the EMR system, ensuring compliance with HIPAA.
• Obtain CBCT, X-rays, intraoral scanning, photos, etc., as needed.
• Greet, seat, and prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Conduct patient assessments during evaluations, including vital signs and medical history review.
• Perform administrative tasks such as patient check-in, pre- and post-op call, appointment scheduling, charting, sending prescriptions, etc.
• Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication as needed.
• Provide support with general office tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, etc.

Performance Expectations

• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in all clinical and administrative tasks.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and clear communication with patients and team members.
• Support efficient daily workflow by anticipating the surgeon’s and patients’ needs.
• Take initiative to restock, organize, and maintain cleanliness of clinical areas.
• Be adaptable and flexible in assisting with both clinical and administrative needs as directed.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Dental Assistant Certification (required)
• Oregon Radiologic Proficiency Certificate (X-ray certified) (required)
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience (required)
• Previous oral surgery experience (strongly preferred)
• CPR/BLS certification
• DAANCE certification is preferred; must be completed within the first year if not already certified (employer supported)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organization skills

Physical & Work Environment

• Standing, walking, and manual dexterity required; occasional lifting to 30 lbs. (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Exposure to typical clinical environment conditions (e.g., radiation, communicable diseases, medications)

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Training Requirement

• New hire must be available for paid training on Wednesdays during the first month of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (hourly, non-exempt, with overtime as applicable)
• Professional development support (including DAANCE certification)
• Supportive, patient-centered team environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Portland Oral and Facial Surgery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.