Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant

Midlothian, Virginia | Clinical Position

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery provides oral and maxillofacial surgical care throughout the Greater Richmond Area and helps change lives—one smile at a time. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant, you’ll join a talented team passionate about their work and committed to exceptional care. You’ll work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that prioritizes purposeful work, individual accountability, and a positive attitude.

Every instrument you prepare and reassurance you give plays a vital role in the success of each surgery and the comfort of every patient through life‑changing treatments.

• Provide patient care with empathy before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist surgeon with evaluations, surgeries, and post‑op visits.
• Take digital x‑rays and models.
• Document patient charts accurately during evaluations, surgical procedures, and post‑op appointments.
• Prepare surgical trays and evaluation and surgical rooms for procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments, laboratories, and treatment rooms.
• Complete clinical and pharmacy logs according to practice standards.

• One (1) year of dental assisting or surgery technical experience required; oral and maxillofacial surgery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Understanding of HIPAA required.
• Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Familiar with anatomy and medical and dental terminology pertaining to oral surgery.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with sedated patients.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.

• Medical, dental, vision with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Flex‑spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training Programs
• 401K Retirement with employer contribution
• Employee Discounts