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 care in a patient-centered dental practice. The role supports clinical excellence and thoughtful, personalized care in a collaborative team environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The assistant prepares and maintains operatories, sterilizes and restocks equipment and supplies, supports procedural and laboratory areas, and helps prepare patients for care. Responsibilities also include assisting with imaging and impressions, monitoring patients during IV sedation in accordance with regulations and office protocols, documenting treatment, coordinating lab cases, scheduling appointments, and providing follow-up and post-operative instructions.

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.
• Skill in using standard surgical office equipment, including autoclave, Statim, model trimmer, panoramic/CBCT equipment, oxygen, laser, intraoral camera, and handpieces.
• CPR, BLS, and First Aid certifications.
• Pass a full-panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of surgical assisting experience.
• 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 for setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, and restocking; maintain laboratory and procedural areas and ensure equipment is ready for each patient.
• Provide positive customer service by escorting patients, communicating with them, and preparing them for the doctor's care.
• Review patients’ history and treatment-plan progress with them.
• Monitor patients during IV sedation in accordance with 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 post-operative directions and instructions.

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.
• 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