Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery - Optima Dental - Vancouver, WA

We’re a team of passionate professionals who use our skills to rebuild smiles and more importantly rebuild lives. Many of our patients come to us after years of dental neglect, emotional hardship, or embarrassment. They walk in hiding their smile and leave standing taller, laughing louder, and rediscovering confidence they thought was lost. As a Surgical Dental Assistant in our practice, you won’t just assist in procedures, you’ll be a direct part of life-changing transformations . You’ll stand chairside during advanced implant surgeries and full-mouth reconstructions, then witness the impact you helped create during post-op and delivery appointments. Seeing a patient smile confidently for the first time in years is a moment that never gets old and one that reminds you why this work truly matters. We’re growing and preparing to move into a larger surgical facility to expand our implant capacity and bring on additional doctors. Our surgeries are booked out over a month, and patients are eager to begin their new chapter sooner. We’re building a team that supports one another, learns together, and takes pride in precision, excellence, and compassionate care. We’re looking for a Surgical Dental Assistant who: Has strong experience assisting in implant surgeries, extractions, and full-arch cases Is confident in setting up and breaking down surgical rooms with strict sterile protocol Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and works efficiently under pressure Understands IV sedation and surgical monitoring (preferred) Takes pride in patient comfort, reassurance, and emotional support Is highly organized and detail-oriented Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance surgical environment Leads with professionalism, humility, and a team-first mindset Is eager to grow clinically and personally We offer: Competitive salary with bonus potential Full benefits package, including: Health insurance Paid holidays & vacation 401(k) retirement plan Continuing education & advanced surgical training A culture where your work is truly recognized by both the team and the patients whose lives you help transform A long-term home in a rapidly expanding implant-focused practice If you’re ready to use your skills, compassion, and focus to change lives every single day we’d love to meet you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Opportunities for advancement Work Location: In person

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