Oral Surgery Assistant

Valley Dental Works is a family and cosmetic dental office located in Happy Valley, Oregon serving the greater Portland area with the best dentistry has to offer. The team at Valley Dental Works is here for your health, your happiness, and your family. We strive to really understand YOUR goals whether it is maintenance, optimal health, appearance, function or a mixture of all. Valley Dental Works provides ideal and comfortable care through exceptional service.

Currently, our practice is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant for our office located in Happy Valley, OR! The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of prior oral surgery background in addition to a positive and glowing personality coupled with experience working within a multi-provider practice!

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical duties will include, but not be limited to...

• Performing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Preparing patient charts, recording treatment plans, and updating dental records.
• Operating X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and developing radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
• Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.
• Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
• Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitoring our stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenishing these, as needed.
• Ensuring that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
• Providing excellent patient care at all times.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of experience with surgery (oral surgery background) tooth removal, grafting, implants, intraoral scanners and operating cone beam CT's.
• Prior lead surgery assistant/dental assistant experience highly preferred.

• Digital Photography background preferred.

• Open to continuous education.

• Values/demonstrates effective communication through pre op and post op work and showcases interest/drive in continuous education.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Medical
• 401k plan (with match), PTO and paid sick time.
• CE allowance, Bonus compensation (base on profitability), and amazing hours!

Salary/Compensation

• $33/hr - $37/hr (dependent on experience)

Schedule

• 4 Days, Monday - Thursday between 7am - 3:30pm!

Does this describe you? We invite you to apply with your most up to date resume!