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Peak Dental Services

Oral Surgery Assistant (RDA)

Peak Dental Services, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Advanced Oral Surgery is an established oral surgery practice located in

San Antonio, TX . We are seeking an experienced

Oral Surgery Assistant (RDA)

to join our growing team full‑time, Monday‑Friday. Our team is positive, self‑motivated and always willing to help out tiempo where needed to make the team better.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Friday 7:30 am – 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm

Compensation $18‑$24 /hr, plus attainable bonus opportunities.

Benefits We offer a robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, EAP, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

Obtain diagnostic information through x‑rays, dental impressions, and casts.

Present treatment plans to patients and answer related questions.

Collect proper consent forms for surgery and update patient health history.

Inform patients of pre‑op and post‑op instructions.

Set up the surgical suite according to the planned procedure.

Attach relevant monitoring equipment in preparation for surgery.

Record patient vital signs and document in their chart.

Sterilize equipment and materials according to OSHA guidelines.

Assist surgeon with general anesthesia and IV sedation procedures.

Maintain patient's vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery.

Document treatment by charting in patient's records.

Pass surgical tools, prepare surgical dressings, and assist with suture/debris removal.

Ensure the patient does not breathe in fluids during the procedure through constant monitoring.

Protect the patient’s lips, cheeks, and tongue from unnecessary injury.

Re‑sterilize equipment and return it to its proper place.

Help recover patients from sedation and anesthesia.

Requirements

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License in TX.

Active CPR/ACLS/BLS Certification.

X‑ray Certification.

1+ years of experience as an Oral Surgery Assistant (RDA) preferred; 3+ years of general RDA experience headlines will also be considered.

Must currently have or be willing to obtain certifications for IV placement and phlebotomy.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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