Oral Surgery Assistant

The following position is for employment with:

Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery

4130 Justin Rd Ste 105, Flower Mound, TX 75077

POSITION PURPOSE

Northern Texas Facial and Oral Surgery is seeking a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment. This position plays an important role in supporting our surgeons, maintaining clinical efficiency, and providing a high standard of care and service to our patients.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Chairside Surgical Support: Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment, and materials are properly prepared and readily available.
• Patient Care:Prepare patients for surgical procedures, obtain and document necessary clinical information, provide reassurance, and review pre-operative and post-operative instructions as directed.
• Surgical Room Preparation: Set up and break down surgical operatories efficiently and ensure rooms are properly prepared for each patient and procedure.
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment while maintaining strict infection-control protocols and compliance with OSHA and practice safety standards.
• Radiography & Imaging: Obtain dental radiographs and assist with panoramic and CBCT imaging as needed and within applicable certification requirements.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately document appropriate patient and procedure information in the patient's clinical record.
• Implant Tracking:Assist with maintaining accurate dental implant inventory, including monitoring implant sizes and quantities, documenting implants used during procedures, tracking lot and reference numbers, and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Inventory & Supplies:Monitor clinical inventory, restock surgical rooms, and help ensure adequate levels of instruments, medications, materials, and supplies are maintained.
• Patient Flow:Work efficiently with the clinical and front-office teams to maintain appropriate patient flow and support the daily surgical schedule.
• Team Collaboration:Communicate and work collaboratively with surgeons, fellow Surgical Assistants, and administrative team members to support excellent patient care.
• Versatility: Support additional clinical and administrative tasks as needed to meet the needs of the practice. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Safety Adherent:Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards. 
•Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner. 
•Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail. 
•Flexible Worker:Adapt to changing job duties, work schedules, and traveling to all of our locations as needed
•Active Listener:Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions. 
•Positive Attitude: have a team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and grow 

CERTIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. Basic CPR and RDA Certification REQUIRED 
2. Oral Surgery or Periodontal Surgery experience preferred
3. DAANCE Certification preferred ** 
4. Dental implant knowledge and experience preferred 
5. Hepatitis B Vaccination and Titer 
6. TB Vaccination and Titer 
 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunities for professional development and continued growth

JOIN OUR TEAM
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in joining a professional, patient-focused oral surgery team, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about your experience and qualifications.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the practice.