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Dental Assistant Certified - Oral Surgery

Rochester Regional Health·Town of Irondequoit, New York

$19 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist the Oral Surgeon in various procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Support the day-to-day operations of the surgical suite and participate in patient education.

Job Title

Dental Assistant Certified - Oral Surgery

Department: Dental

Location: Riedman Health Center

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Schedule: 8am-4:30pm | Days

Position Summary

Under the supervision of Oral Surgeon, the position will demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a genuine interest in oral surgery and patient care. As a key member of our clinical team, the role will assist the Oral Surgeon in a variety of procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the surgical experience. You will also support the day-to-day operations of the surgical suite while gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oral
  • Surgery:
  • Discuss pre-op instructions with patient.
  • Preparing patient for oral surgery procedures reviewing med history.
  • Provide patient with postop instructions.
  • Prepare moderate sedation flow sheet.
  • Monitor patient vitals during sedation procedure.
  • Assisting oral surgeon by maintaining patient airway.
  • Post op removal of patient IV.
  • Prepare patient for discharge.
  • Making updates and notations as necessary.

Dental Assisting

Provide patient with postop instructions.

Prepare moderate sedation flow sheet.

Monitor patient vitals during sedation procedure.

Assisting oral surgeon by maintaining patient airway.

Post op removal of patient IV.

Prepare patient for discharge.

Making updates and notations as necessary.

Participates in mandatory radiation safety training and maintains compliance with all safety procedures.

Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.

Reviews patient record if available and using standard practices and procedural instructions, determines and lays out any instruments and materials that will be needed.

Transfer instruments and perform 4 handed dentistry for the general dental assistant.

Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference.

Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist.

Takes x-rays of patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist.

Schedules patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be performed.

Maintains patient records making updates and notations as necessary.

Participates in orientation meetings for potential patients conducted by Dentist.

Provide patient education.

Take preliminary medical histories and vital signs to be reviewed by the dentist.

Place and remove rubber dams.

Select and pre-fit provisional crowns.

Place and remove matrix bands.

Take impressions for study casts or diagnostic casts.

Remove periodontal dressings.

Remove sutures placed by a licensed dentist.

Take impressions for space maintainers, orthodontic appliances, and occlusal guards.

Remove temporary cement.

May require light physical activity (i.e. bending, reaching, lifting).

Apply topical ant cariogenic agents to the teeth.

Apply desensitizing agents to the teeth.

Place and remove temporary separating devices.

Monitor nitrous oxide administration.

Perform sterilization.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Dental Assistant Certification (CDA) with NYS or the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willingness and open to learn oral surgery procedures.
  • Prior surgical experience
  • Prior experience in a general or specialty dental practice

Additional

Job Description

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Physical requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay range

$19.00 - $25.00

CITY

Rochester

Postal code: 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $25/hr
Location
Town of Irondequoit, New York
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives....

Salary listed on 687 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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