Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Oral Surgery Assistants play a crucial role in the dental industry, ensuring that oral surgical procedures are carried out efficiently and safely. They support Oral Surgeons during surgeries by providing instruments, helping with patient care and maintaining sterile environments. Their responsibilities also include taking patient histories, assisting with sedation procedures, and pre- and post-operative patient education. They are instrumental in providing comfort and assurance to patients, and must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Important skills for an Oral Surgery Assistant include a comprehensive understanding of dental procedures, excellent hand-eye coordination, the ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure. They should be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and may also need certification for Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). Prior to becoming an Oral Surgery Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, or Dental Hygienist. These roles provide the necessary experience and knowledge needed in oral surgery practices.

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2040/wk

  • Salem, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 2 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Goodove Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery Assistant

Our esteemed Oral Surgery Office is currently in search of skilled Surgical Assistants. Both full-time and part-time positions are available at our offices in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2268/wk

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 23 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Travel Surgical Technologist - First Assistant $2040/wk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 26 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant - No evenings, no weekends, no call!

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 45+ days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1836/wk

  • Salem, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 20 hours ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Certified Surgical Assistant

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Certified Surgical Assist will serve as a professional member of the OR team utilizing principles of aseptic technique to create and maintain a sterile field, plan...

Certified Surgical Assistant PRN

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Certified Surgical Assist will serve as a professional member of the OR team utilizing principles of aseptic technique to create and maintain a sterile field, plan...

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

  • Reston, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 7 days ago

Must have experience working with patients under IV sedation Must be X-Ray certified in VA Must have experience with working with EMR Strong verbal and written communication skills DUTIES: Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Surgical Assistant - Habour View Medical Center

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! S cheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) SHIFT SCHEDULE: PRN Harbour View Medical Center is Bon Secours new,...

Surgical Assistant

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 9 days ago

First Assist Surgical Assist....

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

  • Newport News, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 10 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Surgical Assistant - Ambulatory OR - Travel - (SA-SFA - Ambulatory OR)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago

Requirements Surgical Assistant - Ambulatory OR - Travel - (SA-SFA - Ambulatory OR) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 10 D 16 suite Operating Room unit sees all service lines except for transplant...

Surgical Assistant - Inpatient Surgery - St. Francis Medical Center

  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! S cheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Job Description Position Summary The primary responsibility of...

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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Oral Surgery Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Opioids and Surgery
Opioids play an important role in facilitating recovery and return to function after surgery. However, it is now well-established that surgery is a risk factor for persistent postoperative opioid...
Oral Communication in Spanish
A second-year intermediate course that includes vocabulary enhancement and limited review of selected points of grammar. Focuses on listening comprehension and speaking, with group activities,...
NBDE Mnemonics: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, & Prosthodontics
This is a whole course of mnemonics for oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics that you should know (especially for NBDE part 2, INBDE, NDEB- AFK, and dental boards.) It is Full of...

Salary for Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Oral Surgery Assistants in Virginia offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
33.1%
High School or GED
24.2%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
Doctorate Degree
5.5%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Oral Surgery Assistants in Virginia
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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