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About the Role
Shared Practices Group is a fast-growing company specializing in full arch dentistry. We are seeking a motivated Surgical Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of experience to support our mission of increasing patient access to life-changing dental procedures. This role is key in organizing the back office, developing workflows, and ensuring optimal patient care.
Responsibilities
- Review patient medical histories, obtain vital signs, and document medications, medical conditions, and alerts.
- Set up and break down operatory equipment and instruments, and chart accurately.
- Assist the doctor chairside during surgical and dental procedures.
- Capture high-quality CBCT and panoramic images.
- Educate patients on procedures, medications, and pre- and post-operative instructions.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain treatment rooms according to infection control protocols.
- Monitor and manage clinical inventory, ensuring supplies are stocked and organized.
- Provide support to front desk staff.
- Anticipate clinical needs and follow chairside assisting protocols.
- Oversee basic maintenance and troubleshooting of office equipment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- Positive, team-oriented mindset.
- Strong work ethic.
- Dedication to achieving practice goals.
- Ability to contribute from day one.
- Proficiency in capturing CBCT and panoramic x-ray images.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid X-Ray certification.
- Sedation monitoring certification.
- A minimum of 1-2 years experience in an oral surgery setting is strongly preferred.
- Experience with wax try-ins and replacing locator rings.
- Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus.
Skills
- Basic dental terminology
- Inventory management and supply ordering
- Implant procedures, All-on-Four and overdentures
- Taking alginate impression
- OSHA regulations and infection control protocols
- HIPAA standards for patient privacy and confidentiality
- Capturing CBCT and panoramic x-ray images
- Positive, professional attitude
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Highly organized, efficient and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Positive, energetic demeanor
Location
- US
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Salary/Compensations
- $22-$32/hr
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short-term disability and additional optional benefits
- Paid vacation and sick
- Paid holidays
- Scrub reimbursement
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth
About the Company
- Shared Practices Group is a dynamic company with multiple dental practices across the US, specializing in dentures and implants.
- Our mission is to increase patient access to life-changing full arch dentistry.
- We value our employees and foster a team-first environment.