Surgical Assistant - Oral Surgery

Surgical Assistant - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts

Website: oralsurgeryma.com

Location/Schedule: Burlington and Cambridge, MA | In-office | Full-time | Monday-Friday

Who We Are

At Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a professional, patient-centered environment. We partner closely with referring providers and are committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care at every step of the surgical experience.

Our team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on maintaining the highest standards in surgical outcomes and patient experience. We value professionalism, teamwork, and continuous growth in a supportive clinical setting.

What You ll Do

As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting surgeons and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures. Your responsibilities include:

Assisting surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures

Performing preoperative and postoperative patient care duties

Verifying patient identity and surgical sites

Maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout procedures

Supporting an unobstructed operative field using suction, retractors, and irrigation

Preparing, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment

Monitoring patient status during procedures

Taking and processing dental radiographs and imaging

Completing accurate clinical documentation and patient narratives

Coordinating necessary equipment and supplies for procedures

Supporting additional clinical needs as assigned

What You ll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent required

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry (required)

Dental Radiology Certification (Massachusetts required)

Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire)

1+ year of dental or surgical assisting experience preferred

DAANCE certification preferred

Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Excellent manual dexterity and clinical precision

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills

Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with clinical documentation

Calm, professional demeanor with patients and surgical team

What We Offer

We support our team members with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

Competitive Pay, Bonus potential, annual merit reviews

Health, dental, vision and life insurance with HSA option

Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Short- and Long- Term Disability

FIGS Uniforms/Scrubs provided

BLS/CPR Certification

Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.