Surgical Dental Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing dental practice. Our office provides comprehensive general dentistry as well as advanced implant and All-on-X (AOX) treatment. This is not an entry-level dental assisting position. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of hands-on dental assisting experience in a dental office and be comfortable working efficiently with multiple providers in a busy clinical environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, confident chairside, and able to anticipate the needs of the provider while maintaining an excellent patient experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of hands-on dental assisting experience in a dental office is required.
- Must be proficient in dental charting and clinical documentation/notation.
- Must have experience providing chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures.
- Must know how to make a temporary crown.
- Must be comfortable assisting multiple providers and transitioning between procedures throughout the day.
- Strong understanding of sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols.
- Ability to prepare operatories and anticipate the provider's needs during treatment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume dental environment.
- Ability to remain organized and provide excellent patient care during busy or stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- Dentrix experience is a plus
- Invisalign experience is a plus.
- Implant and/or AOX experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance to multiple dental providers during general and restorative dental procedures.
- Prepare operatories, patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
- Assist with restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, impressions/scanning, and other general dental procedures.
- Fabricate and finish temporary crowns independently and efficiently.
- Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral and 3D scanning as needed.
- Accurately document clinical findings, treatment performed, and provider instructions in the patient's chart.
- Maintain efficient and detailed clinical notes in Dentrix.
- Review patient charts and treatment plans prior to appointments to ensure the clinical team is prepared for the day.
- Assist with implant and AOX procedures based on experience and training.
- Follow proper sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, and clinical safety protocols.
- Turn over operatories efficiently while maintaining appropriate infection-control standards.
- Maintain instruments and clinical equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
- Monitor clinical supplies and assist with organization and inventory as needed.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, treatment coordinators, front-office team members, and other dental assistants.
- Provide clear postoperative instructions and patient education as directed by the provider.
- Deliver excellent patient care while helping maintain an efficient clinical flow throughout the day.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
