Oral Surgery Assistant

This role includes preparing patients for procedures, assisting chairside during surgery, monitoring vitals, taking digital X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative instructions. We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to support our surgeons and provide exceptional patient care.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to support our surgeons and provide exceptional patient care. This role includes preparing patients for procedures, assisting chairside during surgery, monitoring vitals, taking digital X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative instructions. Additional clerical support may be needed as part of our collaborative team environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for surgery
  
  
• Take digital X-rays and scans
  
  
• Assist the surgeon during procedures (suction, instrument exchange, monitoring)
  
  
• Monitor patient positioning and vital signs
  
  
• Document treatment information as needed
  
  
• Provide clear post-operative instructions
  
  
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays
  
  
• Take impressions when required
  
  

Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates, LLP reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.


Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Dental Assistant certification preferred)
  
  
• 1–3 years of surgical assisting experience preferred; dental assisting experience considered
  
  
• CPR certification required; DAANCE certification a plus
  
  
• Ability to travel between three office locations
  
  
• Availability for occasional weekend hours
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills and calm, professional demeanor
  
  
• Attentive, proactive, and team-oriented
  
  
• Ability to follow direction and monitor patient needs effectively