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Oral Surgery Assistant

United States, Boston 22.35 - 35.76 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Job Responsibility

  • Provides technical assistance and support for Dentists/Surgeons during Plastic & Oral Surgery examinations and procedures
  • Prepares patients and instruments and treatment materials for procedures
  • Obtains, measures, and records vital signs
  • Obtains radiographic images and dental impressions
  • Assists clinician during examinations including passing instruments and materials, placing topical gel and/or anesthetic cream
  • may remove sutures
  • After procedure, provides patients/parents with general information and instruction
  • Cleans and sterilizes room and equipment
  • Greets and directs patients, provides routine information on procedures, and escorts patients to and from the service area
  • Assists patients in scheduling required follow-up appointments
  • Prepares room and instruments for the scheduled procedure
  • Takes, checks, and properly saves and files diagnostic radiographs and patient photos
  • Takes dental impressions and produces study models
  • Pours and trims hand and foot models
  • Provides technical assistance during oral and plastic surgery procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and/or IV sedation
  • Assists surgeon as instructed by displaying radiographic images and passing instruments and materials
  • Monitors and records patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
  • Provides patients/parents with written instructions for post-operative care and proper follow-up
  • Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains surgical instruments and equipment
  • Ensures operatory and exam rooms are cleaned and instruments are sterilized prior to patient examinations/procedures

Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED is required
  • Basic CPR Certification
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)
  • Work experience required: up to one year of basic technical education or at least one year of on the job training

What we offer

  • flexible schedules
  • affordable health, vision and dental insurance
  • child care and student loan subsidies
  • generous levels of time off
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
  • Pension
  • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
  • cell phone plan discounts
  • discounted rates on T-passes

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