Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Job overview

The Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery role is in-office in Cambridge, MA, with work locations in Cambridge and Burlington, MA. Compensation is $27–$32 per hour. Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts provides oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a patient-centered setting. The assistant supports surgeons and patients before, during, and after procedures, helping maintain safe and efficient surgical care. Instrument preparation, imaging, monitoring, and accurate documentation contribute to patient safety and the surgical team’s workflow.

What you'll do

• Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial procedures
• perform preoperative and postoperative patient care duties
• verify patient identity and surgical sites
• maintain aseptic technique
• support the operative field using suction, retractors, and irrigation
• prepare, inspect, and sterilize instruments and equipment
• monitor patient status
• take and process dental radiographs and imaging
• complete clinical documentation and patient narratives
• coordinate equipment and supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant - oral surgery

cambridge ma

burlington ma

$27–$32/hr

full-time

monday–friday

oral and maxillofacial surgery

surgical assisting

aseptic technique

dental radiographs

massachusetts rda

dental radiology certification

bls/cpr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance with HSA option
• paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match, short- and long-term disability, uniforms/scrubs, BLS/CPR certification, and Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Full-time, Monday–Friday; Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Dental Radiology Certification required; BLS/CPR required or obtainable within one month; DAANCE certification preferred.

About the employer

Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.