Surgical Dental Assistant - Jacksonville Dental Specialists

SGA Dental Partners • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Jacksonville Dental Specialists is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to provide hands-on, patient-centered care in a supportive dental practice. The role includes preparing and maintaining operatories and procedural areas, supporting patients before and after care, assisting with imaging and other clinical procedures, and monitoring patients during IV sedation in accordance with state regulations and office protocols. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The practice emphasizes clinical excellence, personalized patient care, teamwork, communication, and professional growth. New hires must pass a full-panel drug screening as a condition of employment. SGA Dental Partners and affiliated practices maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assisting program.
• At least 2 years of dental 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of surgical assisting experience preferred.
• Experience in a periodontic, oral surgery, prosthodontic, or implant-focused practice.
• Experience with digital workflows, intraoral scanners, and implant treatment-planning software.
• Knowledge of full-arch and hybrid implant procedures and advanced implant restorations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories, including setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, and restocking; maintain laboratory and procedural areas and ensure equipment is ready for each patient.
• Escort and communicate with patients, prepare them for care by the doctor, and review their history and treatment-plan progress.
• Monitor patients during IV sedation according to state regulations and office protocols, and take blood pressure as needed.
• Take X-rays and CBCT images; take impressions; pour and prepare study models; and coordinate laboratory cases.
• Record treatment information in patient charts, schedule appointments, and provide follow-up and 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed