Dental / Surgical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Dental/Surgical Assistant Salary Range: $24-$29 per hour (Non-exempt) Department: Clinical Reports to: Practice Manager Job Summary: The Dental/Surgical Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients. Duties/Responsibilities: Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures. Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OSHA and infection control guidelines. Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms). Deliver pre/post operative care instructions and follow-up care with clarity and compassion. Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four-handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures. Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology. Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems (Open Dental experience is a plus). Ability to travel between offices as needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish a plus) Preferred Qualifications: Direct oral surgery assisting experience in a surgeon-led practice. Experience in administering general anesthesia and/or oral conscious sedation, with a strong understanding of sedation protocols and patient monitoring. Understanding of All-on-4 and implant treatment.