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Oral Surgery Assistant

Fort Washington, PA · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

Permanent Oral Surgery Assistant Location: Fort Washington, PA Schedule: 40 hours per week Benefits: * Medical * Dental * Vision insurance * Retirement (401(k)) plan Responsibilities: * Assisting the ...

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Olney, MD · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

Our busy, three office oral surgery practice seeks a friendly, caring, motivated surgical assistant. The assistant will aid the surgeons, work closely with other staff, and serve patients to make ...

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

Permanent Oral Surgery Assistant Location: Pepper Pike, OH Benefits: * Medical * Dental * Vision Insurance * 401(k) Plan Responsibilities: * Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in all ...

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Ronkonkoma, NY · On-site

$20 - $40/hr

Hiring Oral Surgery Assistant - Patchogue * Must be CPR/BLS Certified * Competent in sedation procedures * Dental Assisting experience, minimum of 2 years required * Oral Surgery experience preferred ...

Preston Creek Oral Surgery

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Oral Surgery Assistant - RDA

Plano, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Preston Creek Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a small private oral surgery practice seeking to add a positive and enthusiastic Registered Dental Assistant who can demonstrate excellent patient care ...

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Oral Surgery Assistant

Fort Washington, PA · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

Temporary Oral Surgery Assistant Location: Fort Washington, PA Benefits (must meet full-time eligibility requirements set by HireQuest Health): * Health, Dental, Vision * Telehealth * Prescription Rx

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How much do entry level oral surgery assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level oral surgery assistant in the United States is $22.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Oral Surgery Assistant vs Dental Assistant?

AspectEntry Level Oral Surgery AssistantDental Assistant
CertificationsCPR, possibly expanded training in oral surgeryCPR, dental assisting certification (e.g., DANB CDA)
Work EnvironmentSpecialized oral surgery clinics, hospitalsGeneral dental offices, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist during oral surgeries, prepare surgical tools, patient prepAssist with general dental procedures, sterilization, patient care

Entry Level Oral Surgery Assistants focus on supporting oral surgeries with specialized skills, while Dental Assistants handle a broader range of general dental tasks. Both roles require CPR and certification, but oral surgery assistants often need additional training specific to surgical procedures. The work environment for oral surgery assistants is more specialized, typically in oral surgery clinics or hospitals, whereas dental assistants work in general dental practices. Understanding these differences helps candidates choose the right career path in dental support roles.

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Oral Surgery Assistant

KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS

San Jose, CA

$23 - $30/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports To:                         Oral Surgery Manager

Position Status: Non-exempt

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for amazing Oral Surgery Assistant's to join our awesome team!

At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we don’t just care for smiles, we create them.

We believe when kids grow up enjoying the dentist, healthy teeth and gums will follow.  So we’ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear.

Our caring, high-energy team values the opportunity to work hard and help each child realize a lifetime of happy smiles.  

As the key driver of our mission—to give every kid a healthy smile—our staff exhibits a genuine love of children and teeth. A good fit for our culture means you are also honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate. 

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company sees only private-pay and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices. Our staff enjoys competitive compensation and group benefits including group health, dental, vision, life/AD&D and a 401(k) savings plan.   

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duty of the Oral Surgery Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of oral surgery and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office. 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols
  • Prepare patient for surgery by welcoming, comforting and seating patient
  • Assist the doctor during treatment procedures
  • Assist in the recovery of patients
  • Perform dental infection control procedures
  • Assist the doctor during consults
  • Take x-rays
  • Perform all lab related procedures
  • Hand off patient at check -out
  • Ensure surgery patients are comfortable before leaving the office and have proper post-op instructions
  • Complete care calls and thank you cards
  • Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records
  • Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Desired Background

  • Must have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery office
  • Must have DA Certificate
  • Current and active state certified RDA license preferred
  • OMSA certified
  • ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Upbeat personality is a MUST
  • Loves working with children
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Clean, neat professional appearance
  • Knowledge of Dentrix a plus

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