Surgical Dental Assistant - Daydreams Procedure Center

SGA Dental Partners OPCO; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Coverage

Scrub Allowance

Career Growth

Job summary

Daydreams Procedure Center in Grand Rapids seeks a Surgical Dental Assistant to deliver hands-on patient care in a fast-paced dental setting. Responsibilities include preparing operatories, assisting during procedures, monitoring sedation, and coordinating lab work to ensure efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited Dental Assisting graduate program and at least two years of surgical assisting experience, with prosthodontics exposure (bone grafts & implants) and CPR/BLS/First

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for setup, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking, and maintenance of lab areas.
• Escort and prep patients for care, review treatment plans with patients.
• Monitor oxygen and IV sedation as needed; take blood pressure.
• Take X-Rays, impressions, pours and prep study models; coordinate lab cases.
• Record treatment information on charts, schedule appointments, provide follow-up and post-op directions.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Prosthodontics experience

Education

Dental Assisting program

Job description

At Daydreams Procedure Center , 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

Pay : $24 - 26

Schedule : Tues, Wed, Thurs - 6:30 - 5:30

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 Daydreams Procedure Center , 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.