Dental Surgical Assistant for Periodontal Implants & Care

Rehmann; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Padbury Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, PC in Michigan seeks a detail-oriented Surgical Assistant to support chairside procedures, patient care, and office coordination in a fast-paced periodontal practice.

The role involves patient vitals, radiographs, and coordinating implant cases from consultation to final stages, with emphasis on infection control and teamwork. In-office schedule is Monday-Thursday, 32 hours, and the candidate should be proactive and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental or surgical assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during surgical and non-surgical procedures.
• Take patient blood pressure and monitor vitals.
• Take dental x-rays and impressions.
• Retrieve and manage x-rays via Eaglesoft and email.
• Coordinate implant cases from consultation through final stages.
• Order and maintain clinical supplies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and operatories.
• Answer phone calls from general dentists and patients.
• Address patient questions and concerns professionally.
• Fax clinical notes to referring general dentists’ post-appointment.
• Support the Scheduler in building and adjusting the daily schedule.
• Rotate cleaning of common areas, especially during heightened health protocols (e.g., COVID).
• Participate in general office cleaning and upkeep.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Multitask & deadlines

Clear verbal and written communication

Documentation accuracy

Eaglesoft familiarity

Strong communication & organizational

Collaborative with clinical & admin

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Padbury Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, PC in Michigan seeks a detail-oriented Surgical Assistant to support chairside procedures, patient care, and office coordination in a fast-paced periodontal practice.

The role involves patient vitals, radiographs, and coordinating implant cases from consultation to final stages, with emphasis on infection control and teamwork. In-office schedule is Monday-Thursday, 32 hours, and the candidate should be proactive and collaborative.