Surgical Assistant Job Description
Job description
JOB HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and sterile environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to: assisting the surgeon; communicating effectively with patients; maintaining equipment and inventory; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments; and following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and federal and state regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Assisting, suctioning, and passing surgical instrumentation
Collecting medical history and consulting patients regarding post operative instructions
Taking radiographs (FMX, CBCT)
Entering data into an electronic practice management software
Sterilization and set-up of instruments and operatories
Coordinate patient/schedule flow.
DESIRED SKILLS
Minimum two years’ experience in general or specialty dentistry
CDA certification preferred
X-Ray certification required
Basic computer/software knowledge
Detail-oriented and process-driven
WORKING CONDITIONS
Clinical and office environment
Variable degrees of mental and physical stress
Variable amounts of standing, sitting, and walking
*Resume must be submitted for consideration.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- Coronal Polishing Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Profit Sharing
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Raleigh, NC 27615: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
