Dental Surgical Assistant – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Jefferson

Dental Surgical Assistant role providing chairside support in oral and maxillofacial surgeries and assisting physicians in procedures. Requires 2+ years experience and various certifications in Pennsylvania.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, maintaining sterile techniques, and ensuring patient safety in compliance with clinical policies. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of medical terminology to effectively interact with patients and staff.

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Oral And Maxillofacial SurgeryBasic Life Support CertificationPA Certification In Oral RadiologySterile TechniquePatient Electronic Medical Record Management

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Hard Skills

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgical ProceduresRadiographs - CBCTPeri-apical X-raysPanorex X-raysSterilization TechniquesTray Setup PreparationMedical Terminology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDBasic Life Support CertificationPA Certification In Oral Radiology

Industry Keywords

Joint Commission ComplianceOSHA StandardsADA GuidelinesInfection ControlQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide chairside surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and the facial pain physicians
Perform a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures with competency
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Sterilize instrumentation and prepare tray setups
Setup required instrumentation in sterile environment
Maintain all logs for inspections/certifications per OMFS workflows
Reprocess/sterilize equipment and prepare tray set-up per protocol
Maintain sterile technique while assisting in sterile OMFS procedures
Proficient in radiographs – CBCT, Peri-apical and Panorex x-rays
Follow clinical policies/ procedures and workflows to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, as well as TJUH Safety, Infection Control and Quality Assurance
Maintain patient electronic medical record per OMFS charting workflows
Ensure Patient safety following BLS guidelines and maintain current BLS certification

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association, required
PA Certification in Oral Radiology is required within 90 days of hire
Dental Assistant Diploma preferred
Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred
Experience in an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience in dealing with medically compromised individuals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical (including prescription) insurance
supplemental insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service