Surgical Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Surgical Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care during complex oral surgeries and advanced dental procedures. This energized position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced dentists, supporting a wide range of surgical treatments including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. You will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth clinical workflow, maintaining clinical excellence, and upholding the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health, this role is perfect for you!

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms with sterile instruments and ensure all dental equipment is properly set up for surgical procedures
• Assist dentists during various surgical interventions by handing instruments, managing suction, and maintaining a clear operative field using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
• Monitor vital signs and medical documentation to support patient safety before, during, and after procedures
• Process dental instruments following sterilization procedures to prevent infection transmission and maintain aseptic technique standards
• Educate patients on post-operative care instructions, answer questions regarding procedures like oral surgery or endodontics, and ensure they feel comfortable throughout their visit

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting with exposure to general dentistry, oral surgery, or pediatric dentistry preferred
• Familiarity with dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and infection prevention management
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and dental equipment operation necessary for supporting complex procedures
• Hands-on experience with dental x-ray machines, 3D scanners, and patient management software such as Dentrix or DSN is highly desirable
• Understanding of healthcare infection control standards and aseptic techniques to uphold safety protocols at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, while demonstrating professionalism and empathy
• Certification in dental assisting or relevant healthcare training is preferred; ongoing education in areas like endodontics or prosthodontics is a plus

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing expert surgical assistance within a supportive team environment. We are committed to fostering your professional growth while ensuring you have the tools needed to excel in this energetic role!

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Surgical instrument organization • Image acquisition for patient care • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Perioperative Care • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Pediatric surgery • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Patient monitoring during surgery • Surgical suction device handling • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • Dental Assisting • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Dry heat sterilization • Safety protocol implementation • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling