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Surgical Assistant – Oral Surgery
Paradigm Oral Health. Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in assisting oral surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and operating advanced surgical equipment. Strong focus on patient care, safety, and effective communication with dental professionals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
BLS CertificationOral Surgery ExperienceDAANCE CertificationLicensed Dental AssistantRadiology Certification
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Hard Skills
Surgical AssistancePatient Care DocumentationSterile Environment MaintenanceRadiograph AcquisitionAdvanced Surgical Equipment Operation
Soft Skills
TeamworkIndependent WorkCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailListening Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationDAANCE CertificationRadiology Certification
Industry Keywords
Oral SurgeryDental AssistantPatient MonitoringEmergency ScenariosE-Verify Authorization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures
- Perform preoperative tasks
- Maintain sterile environments
- Document patient care and create detailed patient narratives
- Participate in strategic discussions with surgeons
- Monitor patient status
- Operate advanced surgical and dental equipment
- Obtain vital radiographs
- Support exceptional patient care and relationships with referring dentists
Requirements
What you’ll need- A high school diploma or equivalent
- BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)
- Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking
- Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness
- Basic computer proficiency
- Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios
- Previous oral surgery experience is beneficial
- DAANCE certification is desirable
- Licensed dental assistant status is preferred
- Radiology certification is a plus
- Authorization to work in the United States, as confirmed through E-Verify
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Pay
- Bonus potential
- Annual Merit Reviews
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan w/Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans
- Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Career Path Advancement to Clinical or Management positions
- National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
- Supportive culture that values work-life balance