Dental Assistant

Forsyth Periodontics & Implants; Cumming, Montpelier (GA, VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated individual to join their dental team as a Surgical Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within the dental field, where no prior experience is necessary, although it is a plus. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service and communication skills, with a strong willingness to learn. As part of a supportive team, you will assist in patient preparation, maintain surgical tools, and help ensure the success of clinical procedures. With a skills-based salary system, your growth potential is tremendous, making this an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about healthcare.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn both assistant and administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving patients and preparing them for procedures.
• Ensure surgical tools are cleaned and sterilized properly.
• Support the doctor in ensuring clinical success for patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Willingness to Learn

Job description

Cumming location Dental Office looking for a candidate with EXCEPTIONAL customer service and communication background immediately.

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn to be both an assistant and administrator with our dental family. Great opportunity for growth in the future. No direct dental experience needed, but it is a plus! Part-time or full-time can be discussed. Starting compensation based on skill set and experience.

Job Details:

• The Surgical Assistant is receiving patients, viewing charts and beginning patient preparation.
• Often the assistant will make notes about performed procedures, progress, recommendations and other subjects in the patient's charts.
• Surgical assistants must ensure that surgical tools are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin.
• Working with x-rays is common, as is processing items such as removable dental appliances and casts or impressions.
• Surgical assistants do not perform any actual surgery upon patients, but they may be responsible for tasks such as checking vital signs or maintaining IV fluid flows during procedures.
• Above all, the surgical dental assistant will assist the doctor in ensuring clinical success for our patients.

Please email [e-mail] with information/resume, or apply here!

If you have a good attitude and are motivated to help others in the healthcare field, there is TREMENDOUS growth potential and we are willing to train you to get to a respected and well-paid position doing what you LOVE and helping others. Skills-based salary system - the more skills you learn, the higher your pay.