Medical/Surgical Assistant

Forsyth Periodontics & Implants; Cumming, Montpelier (GA, VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking dental office is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Surgical Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth, even for those without direct dental experience. You will be trained to assist in patient care, manage surgical tools, and document procedures, all while contributing to a positive healthcare environment. With a skills-based salary system, your pay will increase as you learn and develop new abilities. If you have a passion for helping others and a desire to thrive in the healthcare field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a dental assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation and maintain surgical tools.
• Document procedures and ensure clinical success for patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Teamwork

Job description

Cumming location Dental Office looking for a candidate with EXCEPTIONAL customer service and communication background immediately.

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn to be both an assistant and administrator with our dental family. Great opportunity for growth in future. No direct dental experience needed, but it is a plus! Part time or full time can be discussed. Starting compensation based on skill set and experience.

Job Details:

• The Surgical Assistant is receiving patients, viewing charts and beginning patient preparation.
• Often the assistant will make notes about performed procedures, progress, recommendations and other subjects in the patient's charts.
• Surgical assistants must ensure that surgical tools are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin.
• Working with x-rays is common, as is processing items such as removable dental appliances and casts or impressions.
• Surgical assistants do not perform any actual surgery upon patients, but they may be responsible for tasks such as checking vital signs or maintaining IV fluid flows during procedures.
• Above all, the surgical dental assistant will assist the doctor in ensuring clinical success for our patients.

Please email [e-mail] with information/resume, or apply here!

If you have a good attitude and are motivated to help others in the healthcare field, there is TREMENDOUS growth potential and we are willing to train you to get to a respected and well-paid position doing what you LOVE and helping others. Skills based salary system - the more skills you learn, the higher your pay.