Surgical Dental Assistant - Daydreams Procedure Center

SGA Dental Partners•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Daydreams Procedure Center is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to provide hands-on, patient-centered care in a welcoming clinical environment. The role supports surgical and procedural care by preparing and maintaining operatories, assisting patients before and after treatment, monitoring oxygen and IV sedation as needed, and completing clinical and administrative tasks. The position works Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with pay of $24–$26.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
Two years of surgical assisting experience.
Prosthodontics experience, including bone grafting and implants.
Skill 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 complete setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, and restocking; maintain laboratory and procedural areas and ensure equipment is ready for each patient.
Escort patients, communicate with them, and prepare them for care by the doctor; review medical history and treatment-plan progress with patients.
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 to patients.