Dental Assistant - Surgical

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers; Rockville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a passionate Surgical Assistant to join their team in Rockville. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives through high-quality surgical assistance in dental implant procedures. The role includes supporting skilled oral surgeons, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a sterile environment. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a chance to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic workplace. If you are dedicated to patient care and eager to grow professionally, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Surgical Assistant is required.
• Must possess valid certifications that comply with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons in chairside tasks related to dental implant surgery.
• Prepare materials for impressions and take dental x-rays as directed.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Certifications

Job description

Dental Assistant - Surgical

Dental Assistant - Surgical

Apply locations Rockville, Maryland time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R2025-001317

Advance Your Career with ClearChoice as a Surgical Assistant!

Serve patients in life-changing implant dentistry, while advancing your career within a positive employee-centered culture. We’re searching for passionate, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment!

At ClearChoice it is about more than restoring teeth; it’s about changing people’s lives.

The Opportunity:

• Full-time, paid Surgical Assistant position to assist skilled oral surgeons and/or prosthodontists in all tasks related to oral surgery procedures.
• Competitive compensation $25 - $31 / hour based on level of experience.
• Full-time; 40 hours per week.
• Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to a retirement (401(k)) plan.
• Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus.
• Personal and professional development opportunities through ClearChoice University.
• Career Advancement – several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant surgery – retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, patient monitoring.
• Assisting the oral surgeon in the set-up, administration and recording of procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous sedation and IV sedation.
• Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
• Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
• Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients’ physicians.
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
• Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
• Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Surgical Assistant is required.
• Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high-quality patient care.
• Passion for making a difference in patients’ lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
• All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients. With some of the best oral surgeons and prosthodontists in implant dentistry, ClearChoice is the leading dental implant provider to patients across the United States. Driven by a collective desire to improve the lives of prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is about people getting their lives back.

Come help us write the next chapter of our story!

For more information, visit ClearChoice Careers.