Oral Surgery Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Patient Care

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Time off and retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Dental Assistant to support Dentists and Surgeons during Plastic & Oral Surgery exams and procedures. This role prepares patients and instruments, records vital signs, captures radiographs, and assists during procedures with passing instruments and materials.

Post-procedure, the assistant provides written care instructions and ensures rooms and equipment are sterilized. The position supports patient flow, rooms readiness, and follow-up scheduling, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Up to one year of basic technical education or at least one year of on-the-job training.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic CPR Certification.
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB).

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs patients, provides routine information on procedures, and escorts patients to and from the service area.
• Prepares room and instruments for scheduled procedures and ensures materials are ready for use.
• Takes and files diagnostic radiographs and patient photos, and produces study models.
• Provides technical assistance during oral surgery procedures under local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/IV sedation.
• Provides post-operative instructions to patients/parents and maintains sterile environment.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

DANB CDA Certification

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Dental Assistant to support Dentists and Surgeons during Plastic & Oral Surgery exams and procedures. This role prepares patients and instruments, records vital signs, captures radiographs, and assists during procedures with passing instruments and materials.

Post-procedure, the assistant provides written care instructions and ensures rooms and equipment are sterilized. The position supports patient flow, rooms readiness, and follow-up scheduling, emphasizing