Dental Assistant

Job Description

Surgical Assistant

Pittsburgh Oral Surgery – South Hills Office

180 Fort Couch Rd # 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Are you a skilled Surgical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and loves delivering exceptional patient care? Pittsburgh Oral Surgery is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional to join our South Hills office.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Oral Surgeons to support surgical procedures, guide patients through pre- and post-op care, and help create a high-touch, “white glove” patient experience from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in both clinical excellence and patient comfort by:

• Preparing patients for consultations and surgical procedures
• Assisting Oral Surgeons chairside during surgery and related clinical procedures
• Helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident in their treatment plan
• Taking radiographs and CT scans efficiently and accurately
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment in accordance with state infection control guidelines
• Cleaning and preparing operatories to support safe, efficient patient care
• Setting up trays and maintaining supply levels in each operatory
• Providing pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the oral surgeon
• Recording patient charting and surgeon notes in the digital patient chart
• Maintaining compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all applicable regulations and best practices
• Supporting sedation processes, IV supplies, patient histories, and post-op care as needed
• Recording drugs and vitals before and after surgery
• Escorting or wheeling sedated patients out after surgery
• Assisting front office staff when needed
• Helping track implant and surgical supplies

Qualifications

• Experience in dental and/or oral surgery preferred
• Willingness to travel to other offices if needed
• Strong customer service skills with a patient-centered approach

Skills for Success

• Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with doctors, managers, peers, and patients
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A collaborative mindset and shared accountability across teams

Work Environment

This role is based primarily in a clinical setting , working closely with doctors during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures and using specialized surgical equipment. Some responsibilities may also take place in an office setting using a computer, telephone system, and other standard office equipment. Hours may vary based on office needs.

Who We Are

At OMS360, we’re committed to excellence in patient care and in how we support one another as a team. Our core values guide everything we do:

Teamwork – We are one community with a shared vision of success. We are stronger together.

Integrity – We communicate honestly, transparently, and authentically. We do what is right.

Growth-Minded – We seek to adapt, improve, and create opportunities for personal and professional fulfillment.

Excellence – We are passionate about service, outcomes, and becoming the best version of ourselves each day.

Respect – We listen, seek to understand, and treat others with dignity, compassion, and kindness.

OMS360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).