Dental Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Team Perio is growing and we are looking for awesome people to join our team. Our practices are owned by one doctor and managed with a team of people united by the goal of helping as many patients as possible, experience dental surgery in a positive way . We pride ourselves in maintaining a healthy office culture with competitive pay and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing excellent patient experiences and work well within a team. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities of Surgical Assistant

• Prepare the operatory and equipment 

• Greet and escort patients to and from the treatment room 

• Prepare the patient for surgery or examination

• Maintain awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients

• Record treatment information in the patient's chart

• Assist the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, taking photographs

• Take radiographs as directed by the doctor

• Provide post-operative care to patients as directed by doctor 

• Communicate with other essential team members to coordinate patient flow and comfort

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements of Surgical Assistant

• CPR & first aid certificate

• Valid X-ray certificate

• Sustained positivity and energy throughout the day

• Communicates clearly with patients and all team members

• Attention to detail

• Professionalism

Compensation and Benefits  

• Wage: $22-32 per hour DOE

• 90-Day Review and wage assessment, with potential of increase

• 32-34 hour work week 

• Health Insurance Benefit at 30 days, all other benefits eligible after 90-day probation

• 40 hours Vacation (Accrued Annually) doubles at year 3 of service.

• 5 days sick pay per year

• 5 paid holidays

• Medical, Vision, and Dental available

• 401K Employer contribution

We think that all patients deserve to experience a better life by having their mouth restored to ideal health. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we want to meet you. After submission of your job inquiry, you will receive a questionnaire. Please make sure to answer the questions on our questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.