Dental Surgical Assistant: Patient-Centric OR Support

Specialty1 Partners; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) plan

HSA / FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services

PTO

Job summary

Westchester Implant and Oral Surgery Group (NY) is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon and maintain a high standard of patient care in a busy specialty practice.

You will prepare the surgical area, assist during procedures, manage instruments, monitor vitals, and provide post‑operative instructions while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A strong team fit is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a surgical assistant; specialty preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail; well-organized and reliable.
• A high school diploma; certificate if required by law.
• Active state radiology license if required by law.
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods and operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating needs and assisting as required.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure comfort and safety.
• Provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
• Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.
• Facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Instruments knowledge

Sterilization procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Computer skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Surgical assistant certificate

State radiology license

Job description

Westchester Implant and Oral Surgery Group (NY) is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon and maintain a high standard of patient care in a busy specialty practice.

You will prepare the surgical area, assist during procedures, manage instruments, monitor vitals, and provide post‑operative instructions while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A strong team fit is essential.