Surgical Assistant

Are you an experienced Surgical Assistant looking to work alongside a passionate, patient-focused team—and do it all on a four-day work week? West Shore Oral Surgery, a busy specialty practice in Mechanicsburg, is looking for a talented and dedicated Surgical Assistant to help us fulfill our mission of improving the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care and love the idea of a strong work-life balance, we’d love to connect with you!

 

Why Join West Shore Oral Surgery?

At West Shore Oral Surgery, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that includes Surgical Assistants, Specialists, Patient Care Coordinators, and Practice Leaders, all working together to provide the best possible care to our patients. We prioritize excellence, compassion, and continuous learning—and we’re proud to offer our team members a supportive, inclusive environment with room to grow.

One of the highlights of this position? A full-time schedule condensed into just four days a week—giving you more time to recharge, reset, and enjoy life outside of work.

 

Your Role: Surgical Assistant

As a Surgical Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring smooth procedures and excellent patient experiences from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the oral surgeon and the rest of our clinical team to create a calm and comfortable environment for our patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure
• Assisting the surgeon by anticipating needs and providing hands-on support throughout procedures
• Keeping surgical areas clean and instruments sterilized
• Monitoring and recording patient vitals to ensure safety and comfort
• Providing patients with post-operative care instructions and materials
• Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Supporting general office responsibilities and team operations as needed
• Working full-time on a 4-day weekly schedule

 

Your Background

You’re a compassionate, detail-oriented Surgical Assistant with a passion for helping patients feel safe and supported. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in being a dependable, collaborative teammate.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 2–3+ years of experience as an oral surgery assistant
• X-ray certification required
• Familiarity with dental instruments and sterilization protocols
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Strong computer and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and reliability
• High school diploma required
• Surgical Assistant certificate and/or active radiology license (as required by state law)

If this sounds like you, we know you’ll be a great addition to the team!

 

Your Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being both inside and outside the office, including:

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical Insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Principal PPO Dental Insurance
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k)
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

 

#Priority

 

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission. 

Position Base Pay Range$20—$23 USDSpecialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce.