Surgical Dental Assistant - Hands-On with Surgeons, Sign-On

Dugan & Sweeney Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Dugan & Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Zelienople, PA is seeking a dependable Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. The role involves chairside assistance during oral surgery, preparing patients, and supporting anesthesia and post-operative care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience in oral surgery, familiarity with implants and extractions, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, especially in oral surgery.
• Experience assisting with extractions or implants desirable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery assisting certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during oral surgery procedures, including extractions and implants.
• Prepare and seat patients, review medical histories, obtain vital signs, and assist with pre-operative prep.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Oral surgery experience

Dental implants assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR/BLS certification

Certification preferred

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assisting certification

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Sterilization procedures

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Dugan & Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Zelienople, PA is seeking a dependable Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. The role involves chairside assistance during oral surgery, preparing patients, and supporting anesthesia and post-operative care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have dental assisting experience in oral surgery, familiarity with implants and extractions, and CPR/BLS certification.