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Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

$27 - $32 per hour
Full-time

Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts Careers

Surgical Assistant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of MassachusettsWebsite: oralsurgeryma.comLocation/Schedule: Burlington and Cambridge, MA | In-office | Full-time | Monday–Friday

Who We Are

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 proceduresPerforming preoperative and postoperative patient care dutiesVerifying patient identity and surgical sitesMaintaining strict aseptic technique throughout proceduresSupporting an unobstructed operative field using suction, retractors, and irrigationPreparing, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipmentMonitoring patient status during proceduresTaking and processing dental radiographs and imagingCompleting accurate clinical documentation and patient narrativesCoordinating necessary equipment and supplies for proceduresSupporting additional clinical needs as assigned

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent requiredRegistered 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 preferredDAANCE certification preferredStrong attention to detail and commitment to patient safetyExcellent manual dexterity and clinical precisionAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environmentStrong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skillsBasic computer proficiency and familiarity with clinical documentationCalm, 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 reviewsHealth, dental, vision and life insurance with HSA optionPaid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and Paid Parental Leave401(k) with company matchShort- and Long- Term DisabilityFIGS Uniforms/Scrubs providedBLS/CPR CertificationEmployee 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.

Compensation details: 27-32 Hourly Wage

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