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University of Oklahoma

Dental Surgical Assistant

Pay: $38,100/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Norman, OK (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$48,962 / year median in Oklahoma

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay Range:

Targeted salary of $38,100, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday Standard /

Fixed Schedule Travel:

Not required

Position Introduction:

Come join us at OU College of Dentistry! The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is one of the nation's few academic health centers with all health-related colleges - Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Graduate College. OU HSC serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. View full job description.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED. 12 months experience as a Dental Assistant.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Dental Assistant Certification or OMSDA with the

Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Radiology Basic CPR Department Preferences:

6 months experience in Oral Surgery. Hiring Contingent Upon a

Background Check:

Yes