Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Bright Now! Dental

Tampa, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Dentistry, Establish Priorities, Implants, Medical Treatment, Oral Surgery, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Tampa, Florida
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview:

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands

 

Are you an experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant looking to join a collaborative, patient-focused team? Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to support our oral surgery services while providing an exceptional patient experience.

 

Position Overview
The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the oral surgeon before, during, and after surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is confident in a fast-paced clinical environment, prioritizes patient comfort and safety, and has prior oral surgery experience.

 

Location
This position will travel between our Citrus Park and Clearwater office locations

Schedule (days/hours): Wednesday,Thursday & Friday Responsibilities:
  • Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
  • Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
  • Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day
Qualifications:
  • Assist the oral surgeon during a variety of surgical procedures, including extractions, implant placement, and other oral surgery treatments.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment.
  • Monitor and support patient comfort before, during, and after procedures.
  • Provide post-operative instructions and patient education.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with charting.
  • Follow all infection control, sterilization, and OSHA guidelines.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure efficient patient care and workflow.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous oral surgery dental assisting experience is required.
  • Current Dental Assistant certification as required by state regulations.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Knowledge of oral surgery instruments, procedures, and sterilization protocols.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a positive team environment.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between the Citrus Park and Clearwater offices.
Compensation: $24-$25/hour About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. 

 

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

 

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at

careers@smilebrands.com

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