Dental Surgical Assistant: Periodontics & Oral Surgery

The-Perico-Group; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided (FIGS scrubs)

Job summary

The Perico Group, a leading periodontal surgery practice in Reading, MA, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant – Periodontics and Oral Surgery to join our team on a full-time, hourly basis (30+ hours per week). This role supports the Periodontist and focuses on delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of dental assistant duties.

We are looking for a team player who is passionate about patient education and treatment, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and infection

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Dental Assistant License is required.
• Active BLS Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• DAANCE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care that exceeds patient’s expectations.
• Review patient medical history, preoperative and postoperative instructions, procedure and treatment consent with patient.
• Acquire dental imaging, including radiographs, CBCTs and 2D photographs.
• Assemble materials and equipment in preparation for treatment and maintain adequate supplies.
• Perform typical pre-operative and post-operative duties to facilitate patient care, including set-up and breakdown of surgical suite in accordance with infection control protocols to maintain a clean and sterile work environment.
• Perform typical operative duties to facilitate patient care, including maintaining an unobstructed field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
• Prepare, administer and record medications/anesthetic in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Monitor and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records as required, maintaining confidentiality of all information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Communication

Team mindset

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Massachusetts Dental Assistant License

Job description

The Perico Group, a leading periodontal surgery practice in Reading, MA, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant – Periodontics and Oral Surgery to join our team on a full-time, hourly basis (30+ hours per week). This role supports the Periodontist and focuses on delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of dental assistant duties.

We are looking for a team player who is passionate about patient education and treatment, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and infection