Surgical Dental Assistant — Hands-On Patient Care

SGA Dental Partners; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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/Accident

Job summary

SGA Dental Partners is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant for hands-on patient care in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on assisting during procedures, patient prep, and maintaining sterile operatory environments.

You will coordinate lab work, manage radiographs and impressions, and support the doctor with treatment planning and post-op guidance. Ideal candidates have accredited surgical assisting training, 2+ years of experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for set-up, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking and maintaining lab and procedural areas.
• Provide positive customer service by escorting and prepping patients for care and reviewing treatment plans.
• Administer oxygen and IV sedation as needed; monitor vitals.
• Take X-Rays, impressions, pours and prepare study models; coordinate lab cases.
• Record treatment info, schedule appointments and give post-op directions.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Patient care

Radiography

IV sedation

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

Accredited Surgical Assisting program

Tools

Autoclave

Statim

Model trimmer

Panoramic/CBCT

Oxygen

Laser

Intra oral camera

Hand pieces

Job description

SGA Dental Partners is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant for hands-on patient care in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on assisting during procedures, patient prep, and maintaining sterile operatory environments.

You will coordinate lab work, manage radiographs and impressions, and support the doctor with treatment planning and post-op guidance. Ideal candidates have accredited surgical assisting training, 2+ years of experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.