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Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Paradigm Oral Surgery·Southington, Connecticut

$26 - $32/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 10 days ago
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About the role

Provide chairside surgical and sedation support for procedures including extractions and implants. Manage surgical instruments, monitor patient vital signs, and ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols.

Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery (Surgical Assistant) Location

  • Southington,
  • CT (potential travel to
  • Vernon location)
  • Hours: Full-time (30+ hours/week) | Monday–Friday (flexible 4-5 days/week)
  • Website: fishbeinoralsurgery.com [https://fishbeinoralsurgery.com/]

Who We Are

At Fishbein Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we are committed to delivering exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a professional, patient-focused environment. Our team partners closely with referring providers to ensure seamless, high-quality care, with a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence. Our team culture is built on professionalism, teamwork, continuous learning, and genuine compassion for the patients we serve.

We are growing and seeking an experienced, detail‑oriented, and compassionate Surgical Assistant who can step in confidently and contribute immediately in a fast-paced surgical setting. This role is best suited for someone with prior hands-on oral surgery and IV sedation experience who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance team.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our surgeon during all phases of care, with a strong focus on chairside surgical and sedation support.

Key responsibilities include

  • Assisting with oral surgery procedures, including extractions, implants, and related surgical treatments
  • Supporting IV sedation cases, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
  • Maintaining strict aseptic and infection control protocols
  • Preparing and managing surgical instruments, equipment, and operatories
  • Monitoring patient vital signs and status during procedures
  • Obtaining dental radiographs and imaging
  • Providing pre- and post-operative patient care and instructions
  • Accurately documenting clinical notes and surgical details
  • Ensuring compliance with all clinical and safety standards
  • Performing other related duties as assigned
  • What You Bring
  • Prior hands-on oral surgery assisting experience, including IV sedation cases (required)
  • Ability to work efficiently and confidently in a fast-paced surgical environment with minimal ramp-up
  • BLS certification (required)
  • ICE certification (required)
  • Radiology certification (DANB RHS or equivalent) required
  • DAANCE certification strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization, and infection control
  • Excellent patient care skills with a calm, professional demeanor
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to anticipate surgeon needs
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and adaptable

What We Offer

  • We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports your well‑being, financial security, and work–life balance, including:
  • Competitive pay with bonus potential and annual merit reviews
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including Virtual Care)
  • HSA with high-deductible health plans
  • PTO, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Uniforms/scrubs provided
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Requires prior hands-on experience in oral surgery and IV sedation, along with BLS, ICE, and Radiology certifications. DAANCE certification is strongly preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Sterilization
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Patient monitoring
  • Aseptic technique
  • Clinical documentation
  • Dental radiography
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • IV sedation support
  • Oral surgery assisting
  • Pre- and post-operative care

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid sick time
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus potential
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Annual merit reviews
  • Virtual care
  • Uniforms/scrubs provided
  • HSA with high-deductible health plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$26 - $32/hr
Location
Southington, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Paradigm Oral Surgery

Paradigm Oral Health is dedicated to providing clinically excellent, patient focused oral health care with exceptional outcomes. Paradigm’s uniqueness comes from their ability to hire the most elite oral surgeons in the country and train them on their proprietary platform of...

Salary listed on 22 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Oral surgery assistants are in steady demand

In Connecticut, oral surgery dental assistant roles typically favor candidates with direct surgical assisting experience and current BLS, ICE, and radiology credentials. These positions are competitive because practices look for people who can stay organized in a fast-paced clinical setting, and DAANCE certification can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any oral surgery workflow experience in your application.

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