Surgical Dental Assistant - Periodontal Associates of Memphis

SGA Dental Partners • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Periodontal Associates of Memphis is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to provide hands-on patient care in a welcoming, patient-centered practice. The role supports periodontal and surgical procedures, helps maintain clinical areas and equipment, and assists patients before, during, and after care. The practice emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, communication, and thoughtful care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Two years of surgical assisting experience.
• Prosthodontics experience, including bone grafting and implants.
• Skill in using standard surgical office equipment, including an autoclave, Statim, model trimmer, panoramic/CBCT equipment, oxygen, laser, intraoral camera, and handpieces.
• CPR, BLS, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories and maintain clinical, laboratory, and procedural areas, including setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking, and equipment readiness.
• Escort patients, communicate with them, and prepare them for care by the doctor.
• Review patients’ histories and treatment-plan progress with them.
• Monitor oxygen and IV sedation as needed and take blood pressure.
• Take X-rays and impressions; pour and prepare study models; and coordinate laboratory cases.
• Record treatment information in patient charts.
• Schedule appointments and provide follow-up, postoperative directions, and instructions to patients.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Care.com membership and Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Paid scrub allowance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed