Oral Surgery Assistant: Chairside Care & Imaging

MONTOUR ORAL SITE HOLDINGS LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401k matching

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Career growth

Job summary

MONTOUR ORAL SITE HOLDINGS LLC is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support oral maxillofacial surgeons in a fast-paced clinic. You will assist in routine and advanced procedures, prepare and position patients, and manage surgical instruments and records.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, anesthesia support, radiography, sterilization, patient education, and maintaining supply stock while ensuring top-tier patient care in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification.
• Radiography certification.
• Six months of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical equipment and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Prepare patient charts, record treatment plans, and update dental records.
• Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment for diagnostics.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and materials per infection control protocols.
• Assist the surgeon with chairside procedures, setup, anesthesia, and cleanup.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Provide patients with information on oral health care and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medications; replenish as needed.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are properly maintained.
• Deliver excellent patient care at all times.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Patient care

Record keeping

Infection control

Communication

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

MONTOUR ORAL SITE HOLDINGS LLC is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to support oral maxillofacial surgeons in a fast-paced clinic. You will assist in routine and advanced procedures, prepare and position patients, and manage surgical instruments and records.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, anesthesia support, radiography, sterilization, patient education, and maintaining supply stock while ensuring top-tier patient care in a busy environment.