Dental Surgical Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Dental Surgical Assistant for a specialty oral and maxillofacial practice. The role involves assisting during procedures, preparing operatories, and supporting the surgical team.

Daytime hours with potential for full-time or part-time work, opportunities for career advancement, and a competitive compensation package including a sign-on bonus and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in dental/oral surgery.
• Diploma or certificate in dental assisting preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operatories, instruments, and patient charts.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures such as wisdom teeth removal, implants, and sedation.
• Support surgeons and anesthesia teams throughout surgeries.
• Monitor patient comfort, assist with vitals and post-op care within scope.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Capture digital images and support clinical documentation.
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Manage surgical supplies and inventory.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure efficient procedures.

Skills

Dental surgery experience

CPR/BLS certification

Sterilization & infection control

Communication & organization

Team-oriented & dependable

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting certification

Job description

Join a growing surgical team as a Dental Surgical Assistant in a specialty oral and maxillofacial practice.

Responsibilities Include

• Preparing surgical operatories, instruments, and patient charts
• Providing chairside assistance during procedures such as wisdom teeth removal, implants, bone grafting, and IV sedation
• Supporting surgeons and anesthesia teams throughout surgeries
• Monitoring patient comfort, assisting with vitals, and post-operative care within scope
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
• Capturing digital images and supporting clinical documentation
• Educating patients on pre- and post-operative instructions
• Managing surgical supplies and inventory
• Collaborating with surgical team members to ensure efficient procedures

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in dental/oral surgery assisting required, with preference for those familiar with wisdom teeth, implants, and sedation
• High school diploma or equivalent; dental assisting certifications preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control protocols
• Calm, confident, and compassionate approach to patient care
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and team-oriented

Additional Details

• Opportunities for full-time or part-time work within scheduled hours
• Work alongside experienced surgeons with access to advanced surgical technology
• Potential career advancement to Lead Dental Surgical Assistant
• Benefits include competitive pay, sign-on bonus, performance incentives, and professional development
• Work hours are consistent daytime hours with no evenings or weekends