Dental / Surgical Assistant

Dental Implants GPS; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Implants GPS in the United States is seeking a Dental/Surgical Assistant to support prosthodontists and surgeons in clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to deliver state-of-the-art implant care to patients.

You will assist during procedures, sterilize instruments, take and process digital impressions and X-rays, maintain patient records, and provide clear pre/post operative instructions. Travel between offices may be required; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and dental assisting certification.
• Proficient in back-office dental duties including four-handed dentistry and X-rays.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and terminology.
• Familiarity with dental software and scheduling systems (Open Dental a plus).
• Ability to travel between offices as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures.
• Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms following infection control guidelines.
• Take and process impressions/digital impressions and digital X-rays for diagnosis.
• Welcome patients, document medical history, and maintain up-to-date records.
• Deliver pre/post operative care instructions and follow-up guidance.
• Stay updated with infection control and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Back-office dental duties

Four-handed dentistry

Digital X-rays

Infection control

Open Dental

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Travel between offices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Open Dental software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Dental/Surgical Assistant

Salary Range: $24-$29 per hour (Non-exempt)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Practice Manager

Monday - Thursday 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM

Job Summary

The Dental/Surgical Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures.

• Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OHSA and infection control guidelines.

• Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions, and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.

• Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms).

• Deliver pre/post operative care instructions and follow-up care with clarity and compassion.

• Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program

• Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four-handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures.

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

• Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems (Open Dental experience is a plus).

• Ability to travel between offices as needed.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct oral surgery assisting experience in a surgeon-led practice.

• Experience in administering general anesthesia and/or oral conscious sedation, with a strong understanding of sedation protocols and patient monitoring.

• Understanding of All-on-4 and implant treatment.