Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Surgical Assistant to join our periodontal practice. This

role supports clinical operations, patient care, and office coordination. The ideal candidate is proactive,

organized, collaborative and comfortable working in surgical environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist chairside during surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Take patient blood pressure and monitor vitals
• Take dental x-rays and impressions
• Retrieve and manage x-rays via Eaglesoft and email
• Coordinate implant cases from consultation through final stages
• Order and maintain clinical supplies
• Clean and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Answer phone calls from general dentists and patients
• Address patient questions and concerns professionally
• Fax clinical notes to referring general dentists’ post-appointment
• Support the Scheduler in building and adjusting the daily schedule
• Rotate cleaning of common areas, especially during heightened health protocols (e.g., COVID)
• Participate in general office cleaning and upkeep
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS,  EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Activities performed by this position that could cause serious injury or death to the operator, other employees and / or other individuals if not used / performed properly or safely :

Due to the nature of these responsibilities, the role requires :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

WORK SCHEDULE

Padbury Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, PC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.