Surgical Assistant - Riverside Dental

132372 SGDM Clinical LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Care.com Membership & EAP

Disability & Critical Illness coverage

Paid Scrub Allowance

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Riverside Dental is hiring a Surgical Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered team delivering high-quality care. You will support operatory setup, patient prep, imaging, and lab coordination, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.

The role requires two years of surgical assisting experience, accreditation in Dental Assisting, and CPR/BLS/First Aid certification to contribute to our clinical excellence and patient-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Two years of Surgical Assisting experience required.
• Prosthodontics experience including bone grafting & implants.
• CPR, BLS, & First Aid Certification.
• Familiarity with standard surgical office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for set-up, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking.
• Provides positive customer service to patients by escorting, communicating, and prepping them for care by doctor.
• Review history and progress of treatment plans with patients.
• Monitor oxygen & IV sedation as needed, take blood pressure.
• Takes X-Rays, impressions, pours & prepares study models, coordinates lab cases.
• Records treatment information on patient’s charts, schedules appointments, and provides follow up and post op direction and instructions to patients.

Skills

Surgical assisting

CPR/BLS/First Aid

Patient care

Education

Accredited Dental Assisting program graduate

Tools

Autoclave

Statim

Model trimmer

Panoramic/CBCT

Oxygen

Laser

Intraoral camera

Handpieces

Job description

At Riverside Dental, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day. We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Surgical Dental Assistant – Hands-On Patient Care

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful. You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth. We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare operatories for set-up, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking, maintaining lab & procedural areas and ensuring equipment is ready for each patient.
• Provides positive customer service to patients by escorting, communicating, and prepping them for care by doctor.
• Review history and progress of treatment plans with patients.
• Monitor oxygen & IV sedation as needed, take blood pressure
• Takes X-Rays, impressions, pours & prepares study models, coordinates lab cases.
• Records treatment information on patient’s charts, schedules appointments, and provides follow up and post op direction and instructions to patients.

What You Need:

• Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting program
• Two years of Surgical Assisting experience required
• Prosthodontics experience: including bone grafting & implants
• Skilled in utilizing standard surgical office equipment including Autoclave, statim, model trimmer, Panoramic/CBCT, oxygen, laser, intra oral camera, hand pieces, etc.
• CPR, BLS, & First Aid Certification

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Paid Scrub Allowance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At Riverside Dental, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In hometown communities across the country, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, team members, and the communities we serve.

Built through the coming together of long respected dental practices, we are united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a people first culture.

At SGA, we believe in continuous improvement because we know that when our people grow, our care gets better.

Guided by our Empower Improvement mindset and our belief that we get better every day, we invest in our teams through development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, you will find an environment that supports growth, recognizes contribution, and encourages innovation.