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Oral Surgery Assistant I

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery·Matthews, North Carolina

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

Assist oral surgeons during minor surgical procedures by providing suctioning, retracting, and instrument passing. Manage clinical duties including room turnover, sterile setup, and maintaining electronic medical records.

Become a valued team member for a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice where you are encouraged to learn and grow! Our world-class team includes highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons dedicated to providing outstanding care and service to all our patients. We offer exceptional benefits, 401k (with match), eight paid holidays, and a generous PTO accrual that starts right away!

*Pay ranges noted are autogenerated by Indeed (or other career sites) are not Flagship’s evaluation of pay which is a consideration of job experience, certifications, etc.*

Start your career in oral surgery in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for minor surgical procedures, assisting in minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Here are some of the job duties you will perform

  • Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures (under supervision) with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assist surgeon during minor surgical procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, providing airway support under supervision of Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN, until core competencies are met.
  • Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
  • Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.).

To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current BLS certification¹
  • Infection control training¹
  • Sterile processing certification/experience¹
  • Dental Radiography certification²
  • Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course²
  • IV/Phlebotomy certifcation²
  • Anesthesia-related continuing education²

¹ Or obtained within 90 days of employment

² Or obtained within one year of employment

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification. Candidates must obtain or possess certifications in infection control, sterile processing, radiography, and IV/phlebotomy within specified timeframes.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • BLS Certification
  • Phlebotomy
  • Suture Removal
  • Infection Control
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Instrument Processing
  • Radiography
  • Sterile Processing
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Room Turnover
  • Dental Impressions
  • Intraoral Digital Scanning

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k With Match
  • Exceptional Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Matthews, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery

Our mission is to provide exceptional care that meets all your oral, facial, and cosmetic needs. As North and South Carolina’s only surgery practice accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), our highly-skilled and experienced specialists...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePartnership
Size51-200 employees
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Dental assistant demand in North Carolina

Dental assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by steady outpatient and preventive care demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures, patient communication, and digital charting. These positions can be competitive when practices want DAII training or equivalent, CDA or radiological equivalency, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and software skills match the posting before applying.

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