Oral Surgery Dental Assistant / Surgical Assistant
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Dependent On Experience
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant / Surgical Assistant
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Schedule: Full-Time (3238 hours/week), MondayFriday
We are partnering with a specialty oral surgery practice to hire a motivated Oral Surgery Dental Assistant / Surgical Assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow or transition into a specialized clinical role in healthcare especially individuals with experience in medical assisting, patient care, or surgical technology who are ready for a change.
Youll receive hands-on training, work closely with skilled surgeons, and develop specialized skills you can use throughout your career. Prior oral surgery experience is helpful but not required.
Why this role is a strong long-term career move:
- Gain specialized training in surgical procedures and IV sedation
- Work MondayFriday no nights or weekends
- Build skills that transfer across dentistry, surgery, and medical settings
- Earn certifications and continuing education support
- Join a team that invests in professional growth
A great next step for someone in healthcare who enjoys clinical work, patient interaction, learning new skills and wants a career path instead of just another job.
What Youll Do
- Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implants, bone grafting, and IV sedation
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical setups and instruments
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures (including vital signs)
- Take and process dental X-rays and CBCT scans (training provided if needed)
- Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions
- Maintain accurate charts and surgical documentation
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control protocols
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant certification or surgical technologist/medical clinical background
- Willingness to learn oral surgery procedures and dental workflows
- X-ray certification (or willingness to obtain)
- CPR/BLS required; ACLS required (in-house training and support provided)
- Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Professional, calm, and compassionate chairside manner
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and training level
- Full benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Continuing education and license renewal reimbursement
- Uniform/clothing stipend $100/month
- Supportive training environment with opportunities to grow
Schedule
- MondayFriday no evenings or weekends
- Typical hours fall between 3238 hours/week
- Everyone receives a scheduled -day off during the week
- Fridays are straight through: 7:30 AM 2:00 PM
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