Dental Surgical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 30 days

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Team Perio is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant in California to join our patient-centered practice. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in a team-focused environment.

You will prepare operatory and equipment, greet patients, assist the doctor, take radiographs, and provide post-operative care while keeping patient comfort and safety as a priority. A positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid X-ray certificate is required.
• Strong communication with patients and team members.
• Attention to detail and professionalism in all interactions.

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 Certification

First Aid Certification

X-ray Certification

Attention to detail

Communication

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 equipmentGreet and escort patients to and from the treatment roomPrepare the patient for surgery or examinationMaintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needsRecord treatment information in the patient’s chartAssist the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, and taking photographsTake radiographs as directed by the doctorProvide post-operative care to patients as directed by the doctorCommunicate with other essential team members to coordinate patient flow and comfortMaintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements of Surgical Assistant

CPR and First Aid certificationValid X-ray certificateSustained positivity and energy throughout the dayCommunicate clearly with patients and all team membersAttention to detailProfessionalism

Compensation and Benefits

Wage: $22–$28 per hour (DOE)90-day review and wage assessment, with potential for an increase36-40 hour work weekHealth insurance benefits available after 30 days; all other benefits are eligible after a 90-day probationary period5 days of sick pay per year5 paid holidaysMedical, vision, and dental insurance available401(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.