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 warm, patient-centered practice. The role supports doctors and patients throughout surgical visits, maintains clean and prepared clinical and procedural spaces, and contributes to a collaborative team focused on clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• At least two years of surgical assisting experience.
• Prosthodontics experience, including bone grafting and implants.
• Skilled 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, including setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, and restocking; maintain laboratory and procedural areas and ensure equipment is ready for each patient.
• Escort patients, communicate with them, prepare them for care, and review their history and treatment-plan progress.
• Monitor oxygen and IV sedation as needed and take blood pressure.
• Take X-rays and impressions; pour and prepare study models; coordinate laboratory cases.
• Record treatment information in patient charts, schedule appointments, and provide follow-up and postoperative directions and instructions.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance and 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed