Dental Surgical Assistant

Team Perio; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Team Perio in Redding, CA is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support doctors and ensure a positive patient experience during dental surgeries. You will greet patients, prepare the operatory, and help maintain patient comfort and safety.

This full-time role offers benefits after 30 days, a 36-40 hour week, paid holidays and sick leave, medical/vision/dental options, and a 401(k) employer contribution; wage is $22–$28 per hour (DOE).

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Sustained positivity and energy throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly with patients and all team members.
• Attention to detail.
• Professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operatory and equipment.
• Greet and escort patients to and from the treatment room.
• Prepare the patient for surgery or examination.
• Maintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needs.
• Record treatment information in the patient’s chart.
• Assist the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, and taking photographs.
• Take radiographs as directed by the doctor.
• Provide post-operative care to patients as directed by the doctor.
• Communicate with other essential team members to coordinate patient flow and comfort.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

X-ray certificate

Positivity & energy

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Team Perio is growing, and we are looking for awesome people to join our team. Our practices are owned by one doctor and managed by a team of people united by the goal of helping as many patients as possible experience dental surgery in a positive way. We pride ourselves on maintaining a healthy office culture with competitive pay and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing excellent patient experiences and work well within a team. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities of Surgical Assistant

• Prepare the operatory and equipment

• Greet and escort patients to and from the treatment room

• Prepare the patient for surgery or examination

• Maintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needs

• Record treatment information in the patient’s chart

• Assist the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, and taking photographs

• Take radiographs as directed by the doctor

• Provide post-operative care to patients as directed by the doctor

• Communicate with other essential team members to coordinate patient flow and comfort

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements of Surgical Assistant

• CPR and First Aid certification

• Valid X-ray certificate

• Sustained positivity and energy throughout the day

• Communicate clearly with patients and all team members

• Attention to detail

• Professionalism

Compensation and Benefits

• Wage: $22–$28 per hour (DOE)

• 90-day review and wage assessment, with potential for an increase

• 36-40 hour work week

• Health insurance benefits available after 30 days; all other benefits are eligible after a 90-day probationary period

• 5 days of sick pay per year

• 5 paid holidays

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available

• 401(k) employer contribution

We believe that all patients deserve to experience a better life by having their oral health restored to ideal health. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we want to meet you.