Surgical Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Assistant

Northern Arizona Periodontics

Cottonwood & Sedona, AZ

At Northern Arizona Periodontics (NAZPerio), our Surgical Assistants are an essential part of our specialty surgical team. This role goes far beyond traditional chairside assisting and is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, teamwork, organization, patient care, and supporting a systems-forward clinical environment with consistency and professionalism.

Our Surgical Assistants work closely with our doctors and fellow team members to support:

• surgical procedures 
• patient comfort 
• schedule flow 
• sterilization 
• documentation 
• room readiness 
• overall clinic efficiency 

This is a highly collaborative role within a specialty periodontal practice that values:

• accountability 
• teamwork 
• strong communication 
• anticipation 
• professionalism 
• continuous growth 
• long-term stability 

We invest heavily in onboarding, mentorship, workflow development, and continuing education. Because specialty surgical assisting involves a significant learning curve, candidates with prior dental experience generally transition into the role more successfully and confidently over time. Dental assisting experience is strongly preferred but not required. 

We are looking for team members who:

• enjoy organized systems and structured workflows 
• remain calm under pressure 
• communicate professionally and respectfully 
• take pride in supporting others 
• are dependable and detail-oriented 
• enjoy learning and growing within a long-term role 
• contribute positively to team culture 
• value consistency, professionalism, and patient care 

• Full-time 
• Multi-location specialty practice (Cottonwood & Sedona) 
• Some Fridays required as part of normal scheduling expectations 
• Competitive compensation based on experience 
• Continuing education and growth opportunities 
• Supportive team environment 
• Long-term career growth potential 

• Assist providers during evaluations
• Assist providers during periodontal and implant procedures 
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical materials 
• Support sterilization and infection control protocols 
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation 
• Support patient education and post-operative communication 
• Enter treatment plans, deliver pre/post-operative instructions and consent forms
• Create and edit chart notes and patient letters 
• Help maintain smooth schedule flow and clinic organization 
• Support room turnover and operational readiness throughout the day 
• Participate in onboarding, training, and workflow development 

• Prior dental assisting experience strongly preferred 
• Arizona X-ray certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months) 
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills 
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a quick systems-focused environment 
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn 
• Reliable transportation and flexibility between office locations 

We are building a long-term, high-performing specialty team focused on:

• excellent patient care 
• professionalism 
• teamwork 
• mentorship 
• operational consistency 
• continued growth 

We value people who are dependable, growth-oriented, collaborative, and committed to becoming exceptional at what they do.

If you are looking for a role where you can grow into a highly skilled specialty surgical assistant within a supportive and structured environment, we would love to hear from you.