Surgical Dental Assistant | Implants & Team-Driven Care

Shared Practices Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Paid vacation and sick

Paid holidays

Scrub reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Shared Practices Group is hiring a Surgical Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of relevant experience to support a busy oral surgery and implant-focused practice. You will help establish efficient back-office workflows, assist the doctor chairside, and ensure sterile room readiness to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, strong organization, and a proactive approach to daily operations and patient education.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of surgical dental assisting experience in a dental practice.
• Familiarity with back-office setup and workflow optimization.
• Experience with imaging, sterilization, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Review patient histories and vital signs and document medications.
• Set up and break down operatory equipment and charting.
• Assist doctor chairside during surgical procedures.
• Capture CBCT and panoramic images.
• Educate patients on procedures and post-operative care.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clinical rooms.

Skills

Dental terminology

Inventory management

Implant procedures

Alginate impression

HIPAA compliance

CBCT imaging

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Multitasking

Education

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Sedation monitoring certification

Oral surgery experience

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Shared Practices Group is hiring a Surgical Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of relevant experience to support a busy oral surgery and implant-focused practice. You will help establish efficient back-office workflows, assist the doctor chairside, and ensure sterile room readiness to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, strong organization, and a proactive approach to daily operations and patient education.