Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Posted 16 days ago

paradigm oral healthBurlington (MA)

Dental Assistants Offices of Dentists

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About the role

Surgical Assistant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts Location/Schedule: Burlington and Cambridge, MA | In-office | Full-time | Monday Friday At Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a professional, patient-centered environment. We partner closely with referring providers and are committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care at every step of the surgical experience. Our team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on maintaining the highest standards in surgical outcomes and patient experience. We value professionalism, teamwork, and continuous growth in a supportive clinical setting.

What You'll Do: As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting surgeons and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures.

Your responsibilities include: Assisting surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures Performing preoperative and postoperative patient care duties Verifying patient identity and surgical sites Maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout procedures Supporting an unobstructed operative field using suction, retractors, and irrigation Preparing, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment Monitoring patient status during procedures Taking and processing dental radiographs and imaging Completing accurate clinical documentation and patient narratives Coordinating necessary equipment and supplies for procedures Supporting additional clinical needs as assigned

What You'll Bring: High school diploma or equivalent required Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry (required) Dental Radiology Certification (Massachusetts required) Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire) 1+ year of dental or surgical assisting experience preferred DAANCE certification preferred Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety Excellent manual dexterity and clinical precision Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with clinical documentation Calm, professional demeanor with patients and surgical team

What We Offer: We support our team members with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth: Competitive Pay, Bonus potential, annual merit reviews Health, dental, vision and life insurance with HSA option Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with company match Short- and Long- Term Disability FIGS Uniforms/Scrubs provided BLS/CPR Certification Employee Assistance Program We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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