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Cooper and Thomas Oral Surgery
Surgical Dental Assistant
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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.
$46,062 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Dental Assistant Cooper and Thomas Oral Surgery Bellaire, TX Job Details Full-time $18 - $27 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off On-the-job training Qualifications Nitrous Oxide Certification Customer communication Vital signs HIPAA Dental terminology Registered Dental Assistant Patient interaction Oral surgery Full Job Description Join Our Oral Surgery Team! We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Surgical Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced oral surgery practice. If you are passionate about patient care, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy working in a surgical setting, we'd love to hear from you! Qualifications Current Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license (required) Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification (required) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Professional, dependable, and positive attitude Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment Responsibilities Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, and other oral surgery procedures Prepare treatment rooms and surgical instruments Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols Take digital radiographs, intraoral scans and CBCT scans as needed Monitor and support patient comfort before, during, and after procedures Provide clear post-operative instructions and patient education Maintain accurate clinical documentation Stock operatories and assist with daily clinical operations What We Offer Competitive pay based on experience Paid time off Continuing education opportunities Opportunity to grow professionally in a specialty practice If you are an experienced dental assistant who is committed to providing exceptional patient care and enjoys working in oral surgery, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to meeting you!