Surgical Dental Assistant

Oral Surgery Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA eligibility

Company-paid Life & AD&D

Job summary

Oral Surgery Partners in Dakota Dunes, SD, is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant who can support oral surgeons during procedures and maintain high patient care standards. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates will have a dental background, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills in a specialized clinical setting. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently with initiative and sound judgment.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.
• Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain patient care quality and safety standards.
• Document patient encounters and procedures accurately.
• Support postoperative care and patient education.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Initiative

Leadership by example

Oral surgery knowledge

Job description

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, United States

Title: Surgical Dental Assistant
Practice: Oral Surgery & Implant Specialist
Location: Dakota Dunes, SD
Hours:

Thursday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm

We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, and dependable Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a dental background who is ready to learn new skills, take on exciting challenges, and grow their career in a specialized clinical setting.

We believe that a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are just as important as experience. If you have a foundation in dentistry and a passion for patient care, we'd love to meet you!

Position Purpose

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions

Patient Care & Experience

• Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons.
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.

Office Operations & Safety

Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including:

• Clean and stocked operatories
• Maintained equipment and adequate supplies

Support monthly office safety and compliance checks, including:

• Crash carts
• Emergency preparedness attestations
• X-ray unit calibration
• Omni-cam calibration
• Controlled substance inventory and drug book accuracy
• Printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices
• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

Performance Requirements

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment
• Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example
• Strong Knowledge of oral surgery procedures
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety

Work environment/Conditions:

• Fast-paced dental office environment
• Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays
• Potential long hours standing.

What we do for you:

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.

Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.

Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.

Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!

Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment

PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.