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Paradigm Oral Surgery
Concord, Massachusetts

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Surgical Assistant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Advanced Surgical Associates | Concord, MA advancedsurgicalassoc.com

In-office | Full-time | Monday–Friday

50 Beharrell Street, Suite C, Concord, MA 01742

We've opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art Advanced Surgical Associates location in Concord — and we’re growing! Looking for a skilled, energetic, and patient-focused Surgical Assistant to join our team.

As an elite oral surgery practice, we pride ourselves on exceptional patient care, precision-driven surgery, and concierge-level service for both patients and referring providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment, love being part of a high-performing clinical team, and take pride in delivering calm, compassionate care — this is an exciting opportunity to help establish our newest ASA location.

What You’ll Do (Role & Responsibilities)

As a Surgical Assistant, you’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered surgical care. You will:

  • Assist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons during in-office surgical procedures
  • Prepare and maintain sterile surgical suites and instruments
  • Anticipate provider needs and support efficient surgical flow
  • Take and process diagnostic radiographs and clinical photos
  • Monitor patients during pre-op and post-op phases
  • Accurately document patient care and procedures
  • Provide calm, compassionate chairside support and patient education
  • Follow OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA standards
  • Support the clinical team with additional duties as needed

Education, Certification & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • MA Dental Assistant License (required)
  • Radiology Certification (required)
  • Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire)
  • Oral Surgery or Dental experience (beneficial)

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced surgical setting
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Professional, calm demeanor with patients
  • Commitment to safety, precision, and exceptional patient care

What We Offer (Condensed)

  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and annual merit reviews
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Paid Holidays & Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • FIGS Scrubs provided
  • Supportive leadership and growth-focused clinical environment

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

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Key Responsibilities

The surgical assistant will support oral and maxillofacial surgeons during in-office procedures while maintaining sterile environments and monitoring patient status. They are also responsible for diagnostic imaging, accurate clinical documentation, and providing compassionate chairside care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, a valid Massachusetts Dental Assistant License, and a radiology certification. Proficiency in clinical surgical support and adherence to safety and infection control standards are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceSterile techniqueRadiographyClinical photographyPatient monitoringOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceSurgical instrument maintenance

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Assistant median $68k (middle half $52k–$158k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Massachusetts156 active5,665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
New Surgery listings762 in the last 30 days496 the 30 days before (+54%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Paradigm Oral Surgery

Hospitals and Health Care
Lincoln, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Performance bonuses
Annual merit reviews
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Holidays

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.16M
Typical market rent
$3,122/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.