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Surgical Assistant

Paradigm Oral Surgery·Independence, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Assist oral surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile environments while meticulously documenting patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining radiographs, monitoring patient status, and handling advanced surgical equipment.

This is an in-person, Monday-Friday position at our Independence location

19045 E Valley View Pkwy, Ste H Independence, MO 64055-9942

www.kcdios.com

Position Highlights

Step into the fast-paced world of oral surgery as an Oral Surgeon Surgical Assistant!

Your role is pivotal, aiding surgeons with precision during procedures and meticulously documenting patient care.

From preoperative tasks to maintaining sterile environments, your expertise ensures smooth operations.

Engage in strategic discussions with surgeons, monitor patient status, and handle advanced equipment with finesse.

Dive into the heart of dental care, obtaining vital radiographs and crafting detailed patient narratives.

Who We Are

Our practice is dedicated to exceptional oral surgery in a comforting environment, prioritizing patient needs through collaboration with their general dentist. Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards. We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.

What We Offer

  • We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Career Path Advancement to clinical or management positions

Required Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)
  • Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking.
  • Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous oral surgery experience is beneficial.
  • DAANCE certification is desirable.
  • Licensed dental assistant status is preferred.
  • Radiology certification is a plus.

Paradigm Oral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail and manual dexterity. Previous oral surgery experience and DAANCE or radiology certifications are preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Listening Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Documentation
  • Sterile Environment Maintenance
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Radiograph Acquisition

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401k
  • National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
  • Bls/Cpr Certification

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Independence, Missouri
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Paradigm Oral Surgery

Paradigm Oral Health is dedicated to providing clinically excellent, patient focused oral health care with exceptional outcomes. Paradigm’s uniqueness comes from their ability to hire the most elite oral surgeons in the country and train them on their proprietary platform of...

Salary listed on 22 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Missouri dental roles value licensure and mentorship

In Missouri, dental roles are often competitive because practices look for licensed DDS or DMD candidates who can balance patient care, efficiency, and continuity in a local patient base. This posting is open to both experienced practitioners and new graduates, and the benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401K, mentorship, and a continuing education allowance. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm the mentorship structure and CE details during screening.

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