Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
Provide clinical and administrative support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a hospital-based clinic and operating room. Duties include chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Overview The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a not-for-profit, community-based hospital oral surgery clinic.
The assistant performs a wide range of duties, including chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, radiography, and post-operative care, while maintaining a sterile and efficient environment.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
This position operates in a hospital-based oral surgery clinic and may include assisting in the hospital operating room.
The work environment involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, surgical instruments, and anesthetic agents.
Strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols is essential.
Education: High school diploma or GED required—completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program required. License, Certification, and/or Registration: Certification in Dental Radiography and/or Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or DANB Certified Oral Surgery Assistant (DANB-COA) certification preferred—current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.ACLS or PALS certification (may be required within 6–12 months of hire).Experience: Previous experience assisting in oral and maxillofacial surgery (hospital or clinical setting). Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and dental radiography principles. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
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Requires a high school diploma and completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program. Certification in Dental Radiography and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring is required, with CDA or DANB-COA certifications preferred.
Market context
Dental roles in Alabama typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who are licensed to practice in the state and able to combine clinical skill with strong patient communication. New graduates may still be considered, which can broaden opportunities for early-career applicants. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Alabama licensure status and prepare examples of teamwork and patient interaction before applying.