PT Surgical Assistant – Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals - Sheffield; South Florence (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals - Sheffield is seeking a skilled Part-time Surgical Assistant to join our team and support the surgeon during various procedures. The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate recordkeeping in a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in dental or surgical assisting; certification or an associate degree in dental assisting is preferred, along with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Dental Assistant or Surgery Assistant experience preferred.
• Certification or Associate Degree in an accredited Dental Assisting program preferred.
• Candidates with surgical and anesthesia assisting experience are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Detail oriented, punctual, and patient-care focused.
• Consistent professional appearance and attitude.
• Motivated to grow and learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgeon during a variety of surgical procedures.
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Taking dental x-rays of excellent, diagnostic quality.
• Reviewing patient Health History to ensure it is recorded accurately and completely.
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after surgical treatment.
• Providing patients with post-operative instructions for oral care following surgery or other oral treatment procedures.
• Record doctor notes and vital sign information during a surgical procedure or office consultation.
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patient-care oriented

Punctual

Education

High school diploma

Certification or Associate Degree in Dental Assisting

Job description

Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals - Sheffield is seeking a skilled Part-time Surgical Assistant to join our team and support the surgeon during various procedures. The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate recordkeeping in a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in dental or surgical assisting; certification or an associate degree in dental assisting is preferred, along with strong communication and computer skills.