Surgical Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Surgical Dental Assistant, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care during oral surgery procedures. You will support the dentist with chairside assistance, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and sterile environment for every patient. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical setting, utilizing your skills in dental assisting, infection control, and patient management to make a positive impact on patients’ oral health and overall experience. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to our mission of providing top-tier surgical dental services with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures by preparing and passing dental instruments and materials efficiently.
• Ensure all dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and maintained according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage patient records and medical documentation with strict adherence to clinical confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare treatment areas, ensuring all dental equipment is functioning correctly, including dental chairs, lighting, suction devices, and other surgical tools.
• Monitor vital signs of patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
• Support patient care by providing clear instructions, managing patient anxiety, and ensuring a welcoming environment throughout their visit.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with specialization or interest in oral surgery or pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing medical records and patient information.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention protocols such as aseptic technique and medical imaging standards.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the dental team including dentists, hygienists, receptionists, and patients.
• Certification in dental assisting or related healthcare fields is highly desirable; ongoing education in endodontics or prosthodontics is a plus.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in surgical dentistry! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about patient care, clinical precision, and continuous learning in a supportive environment that promotes growth and success. All roles are paid positions that recognize your skills and dedication in advancing oral health through expert surgical assistance.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Equipment safety procedures • Surgery • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Surgical instrument organization • Image acquisition for patient care • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Patient monitoring during surgery • Surgical suction device handling • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Collaboration with surgical teams