Surgical Assistant - Riverside Dental

SGA Dental Partners; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Care.com membership

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Riverside Dental in Jacksonville is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to support hands-on patient care. You will prepare operatories, escort patients, and review treatment plans with patients, while monitoring sedation and vital signs as needed.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, impressions, preparing study models, coordinating labs, and keeping charts up to date with clear post-op guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Two years of Surgical Assisting experience required.
• Prosthodontics experience, including bone grafting & implants.
• CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking, and lab areas; ensure equipment is ready for each patient.
• Escort patients and provide positive service, prepping them for care by the doctor.
• Review history and progress of treatment plans with patients.
• Monitor oxygen and IV sedation as needed; take blood pressure.
• Take X-rays, impressions, pours, and prepare study models; coordinate lab cases.
• Record treatment information, schedule appointments, and provide post-op directions.

Skills

Surgical assisting

CPR/BLS/First Aid

Prosthodontics exposure

Education

Graduate of Dental Assisting program

Tools

Autoclave

Statim

Model trimmer

Panoramic/CBCT

Oxygen

Laser

Intraoral camera

Hand pieces

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 CareWhy 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 pressureTakes 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 programTwo years of Surgical Assisting experience requiredProsthodontics experience: including bone grafting & implantsSkilled 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 CertificationBenefits We Offer:Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) Retirement PlanHealth and Vision InsuranceEmployer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)Paid Scrub AllowanceCareer Growth and Development OpportunitiesAt 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. Apply today to join us in making a difference!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.