Dental Surgical Assistant - Oral Surgery & Periodontics

Corey + Then PA; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

BC/CPR Certification

Career path advancement

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Corey + Then PA is seeking a Dental Surgical Assistant for our South Portland, ME practice specializing in periodontics and oral surgery. You will support surgeons during procedures, manage preoperative tasks, and help maintain a sterile environment to ensure smooth operations while documenting patient care.

The role emphasizes radiographs, detailed patient narratives, teamwork, and dedication to safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification (or within 1 month of hire).
• Strong teamwork and independent work with good judgment and critical thinking.
• Passion for safety and meticulous attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with precision during procedures and document patient care.
• Perform preoperative tasks and maintain sterile environments.
• Monitor patient status and assist with equipment handling during surgery.
• Obtain radiographs and craft detailed patient narratives.

Skills

Dental radiography

Surgical assisting

Sterile technique

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed dental assistant

DAANCE certification (preferred)

High school diploma

Tools

Radiology certification

Job description

Corey + Then PA is seeking a Dental Surgical Assistant for our South Portland, ME practice specializing in periodontics and oral surgery. You will support surgeons during procedures, manage preoperative tasks, and help maintain a sterile environment to ensure smooth operations while documenting patient care.

The role emphasizes radiographs, detailed patient narratives, teamwork, and dedication to safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.