Surgery Assistant

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support our clinical team across four offices in western Pennsylvania, with travel between North Hills, Cranberry Twp, Natrona Heights and New Castle. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile technique, handing instruments, and managing patient records with DSN EMR.

The role supports patient care from prep to post-op, with a flexible schedule (part-time or full-time) and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Familiarity with DSN or other electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during oral surgical procedures in a clinical setting.
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Set up sterile fields and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records using DSN and other electronic systems.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and prepping for surgery.
• Monitor patients' vital signs during procedures.
• Provide post-operative care and instructions to patients.

Skills

Surgical Assistant experience

DSN EMR familiarity

Tools

DSN EMR software

Job description

Description

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery is a private practice in McCandless, PA. We strive to create a professional, rewarding, engaging work environment for all employees. Our vision is to be the premier oral surgery practice in western Pennsylvania.

Description

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery is a private practice in McCandless, PA. We strive to create a professional, rewarding, engaging work environment for all employees. Our vision is to be the premier oral surgery practice in western Pennsylvania. We currently have an opportunity on our Clinical Team for a Surgical Assistant. The opening can be in any of our four offices: North Hills, Cranberry Twp, Natrona Heights or New Castle and does require travel between offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during oral surgical procedures in a clinic
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies
• Set up sterile fields and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records using DSN and other electronic systems
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Assist with patient positioning and prepping for surgery
• Monitor patients' vital signs during procedures
• Provide post-operative care and instructions to patients

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types

Part-time, Full-time Available

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist preferred
• Familiarity with DSN or other electronic medical record systems
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR Certification