Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Oral Surgery Assistants play a crucial role in the dental industry, ensuring that oral surgical procedures are carried out efficiently and safely. They support Oral Surgeons during surgeries by providing instruments, helping with patient care and maintaining sterile environments. Their responsibilities also include taking patient histories, assisting with sedation procedures, and pre- and post-operative patient education. They are instrumental in providing comfort and assurance to patients, and must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Important skills for an Oral Surgery Assistant include a comprehensive understanding of dental procedures, excellent hand-eye coordination, the ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure. They should be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and may also need certification for Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). Prior to becoming an Oral Surgery Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, or Dental Hygienist. These roles provide the necessary experience and knowledge needed in oral surgery practices.

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They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2960/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2360/wk

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 12 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2280/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Oral Surgical Assistant, Oral Surgery

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for infection control efforts for oral surgery practice as directed by dentist, including ensuring the availability and use of protective wear for all patients and employees; maintaining...

Oral Surgical Assistant, Oral Surgery

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Profile Summary The Oral Surgery Assistant is responsible for assisting the Oral Surgeons in the clinical treatment of patients and for infection control efforts for oral surgery practice as directed...

Job Details Dental Surgical Assistant to members of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the resident staff. Provide chairside surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial...

Jeff Temp - Dental Surgical Assistant (Abington, PA)

  • Abington, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Abington, PA
  • 7 days ago

Job Details JeffTemps, Jefferson's in-house temporary service, is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support the Dental Clinic in Abington. Dental Surgical Assistant to members of the...

Oral Surgery Assistant

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 17 days ago

Oral Surgery Assistant Fort Washington, PA Britanny Segura | Recruiter P: ... | E: ......

Travel Surgical Technologist - Obstetrics and Gynecology $1836/wk

  • Scranton, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 20 days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Surgical Assistant

  • York, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • York, PA
  • 30+ days ago

You also have the following: At least 1-2 years of experience as surgical assistant, specialty is preferred X-Ray certified required Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Surgical Tech $1620/wk

  • York, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • York, PA
  • 30+ days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR $3120/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure....

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

  • Ephrata, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ephrata, PA
  • 30+ days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Part Time Oral Surgery Technician

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Radiology certification. 12 years of experience in oral surgery, surgical assisting, or a related healthcare setting preferred....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


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Oral Surgery Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Oral Communication in Spanish
A second-year intermediate course that includes vocabulary enhancement and limited review of selected points of grammar. Focuses on listening comprehension and speaking, with group activities,...
Language Testing During Awake Brain Surgery
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Salary for Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Oral Surgery Assistants in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
33.3%
High School or GED
24.0%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
Doctorate Degree
5.4%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Oral Surgery Assistants in Pennsylvania
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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