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Surgical Assistant

Paradigm Oral Surgery·Boston, Massachusetts

$28 - $32/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 hours ago
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About the role

Support the periodontist during surgical and nonsurgical periodontal and implant procedures. Maintain a sterile clinical environment and provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative patient care.

Dental Assistant – Periodontal Surgical Assistant

Back Bay Periodontics & Dental Implants | Boston, MA 🌐 https://www.backbayperio.com [https://www.backbayperio.com] 📍 In‑office | Full‑time | Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm

Who We Are

At Back Bay Periodontics & Dental Implants, we specialize in advanced periodontal care and dental implant treatment in a modern, patient‑centered environment.

Our practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes while ensuring every patient feels informed, supported, and comfortable throughout their care.

From preoperative tasks to maintaining sterile environments, your expertise ensures smooth operations.

You will engage in strategic discussions with the provider, monitor patient status, and handle advanced equipment with finesse.

At Back Bay Periodontics and Dental Implants, we value collaboration, precision, and professionalism, and we take pride in building long‑term relationships with both our patients and referring dentists.

Our team culture emphasizes respect, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in periodontics.

What You’ll Do

  • As a Periodontal Surgical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our periodontist and clinical team throughout surgical and nonsurgical periodontal procedures. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting the periodontist during periodontal and implant procedures
  • Performing preoperative and postoperative patient care duties
  • Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining a sterile clinical environment
  • Supporting an unobstructed operative field using suction, retractors, and irrigation
  • Preparing, inspecting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment
  • Obtaining and processing dental radiographs and imaging as needed
  • Monitoring patient comfort and status during procedures
  • Reviewing postoperative instructions and reinforcing care guidance with patients
  • Completing accurate clinical documentation and patient narratives
  • Coordinating supplies and equipment to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Supporting additional clinical responsibilities as assigned

What You’ll Bring

  • Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed Dental Assistant in the state of Massachusetts (required)
  • Massachusetts Dental Radiology Certification (required)
  • Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire)
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on patient safety and infection control
  • Excellent manual dexterity and clinical precision
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced periodontal setting
  • Professional, calm, and compassionate demeanor with patients
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Basic computer proficiency and comfort with clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior periodontal or surgical dental assisting experience is beneficial
  • DAANCE certification is a plus

What We Offer

  • We are committed to supporting your personal and professional well‑being with a competitive benefits package, including:
  • 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

Back Bay Periodontics & Dental Implants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the appropriate federal agency before taking any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, Massachusetts Dental Assistant license, and Massachusetts Dental Radiology Certification. Current BLS/CPR certification is required or must be obtained shortly after hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Patient Care
  • Sterilization
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Surgical Assisting
  • CPR/BLS
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Dental Radiography
  • Periodontal Assisting

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive Pay
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Sick time
  • HSA option
  • Bonus potential
  • Annual merit reviews
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • FIGS Uniforms/Scrubs provided

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$28 - $32/hr
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 27, 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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