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.