Surgical Dental Assistant

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

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

Position Details

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

Primary Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Why NAZPerio?

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.