Part-Time Surgical Assistant- Willamette Valley Oral Surgery

Willamette Valley Oral Surgery is seeking a skilled and passionate Part‑time Surgical Assistant to join our well‑established team. With a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and cutting‑edge treatment options, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a thriving, patient‑centered practice. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

This position is part‑time with the possibility of transitioning to full‑time based on performance and organizational needs.

• Prepare all equipment, instruments, and materials for use prior to patient arrival.
• Turn on all dental equipment.
• Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Remain in the operatory and interact with the patient until the doctor arrives.
• Take X‑rays as needed or instructed after reviewing case notes or dental referral.
• Confirm with patients medical history and make any necessary changes.
• Educate patients on the treatment being performed.
• Assist the doctor with all dental treatments and/or procedures performed.
• Accurately chart data in the patient’s record, including clinical notations, irregularities, treatment details, updates of medical history, additional doctor’s comments, and patient responses.
• Provide patients with post‑procedure oral care instructions. Work with the Dental Treatment Coordinator to ensure patients are scheduled for appropriate treatment and accurate appointment length.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly: remove all organic and inorganic materials before the sterilization process.
• Stock all operatories and designated sterilization areas.
• Notify the Lead Dental Assistant when materials are running low and need replacement or restocking.
• Assist in daily and monthly maintenance of sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand‑piece motors, suction, traps, and X‑ray/sensor units.
• Navigate software independently.
• Aid the Lead RDA in training new Sterilization Techs, RDAs, and Doctors.
• Always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Remain flexible with work requirements.
• Attend continuing education courses as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
• Exhibit forward‑thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
• May be required to travel between office locations; must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
• Be CPR certified.