Surgical Dental Assistant

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

The Oral Surgery Assistant will provide assistance to oral maxillofacial surgeons within the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. Duties will include assisting in routine and advanced oral surgery procedures as directed by the oral surgeon. Additional duties include and are not limited to, patient preparation and positioning; clinical area preparation; oral surgery assisting, the use, maintenance, distribution of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies, and the collection and maintenance of patient data and records.RESPONSIBILITIES:Performing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.Preparing patient charts, recording treatment plans, and updating dental records.Operating X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and developing radiographs for diagnostic purposes.Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.Monitoring our stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenishing these, as needed.Ensuring that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.Providing excellent patient care at all times.REQUIREMENTSOral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification.Radiography certification.At least six months of dental assisting experience is preferred.Sound knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.A good understanding of surgical techniques, chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols.An excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation.Great organizational and time management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitudeBENEFITSDental, Vision, Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k with company matching contributions.Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term DisabilityCritical illness and Hospitalization InsuranceOpportunity for career growth