Surgical Dental Assistant
- Location: Grand Rapids MI
- Work Model: Onsite
- Employment Type: FullTime Direct Hire
- US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident Status Required
Summary
Our client is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to join their team! In this fulltime Monday through Friday role you will support a busy oral surgery practice by assisting with implant placements extractions grafting and related surgical procedures. The position requires a detailoriented professional who excels in sterile technique communicates clearly with patients and colleagues and thrives in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operatory and surgical instrumentation using strict sterile technique
- Chairside assist the surgeon during dental implant placements extractions bone grafts and other oral surgery procedures
- Anticipate the surgeons needs and provide the correct instruments throughout each procedure
- Deliver accurate postoperative instructions and support patients in their recovery
- Maintain clear detailed treatment notes and surgical documentation for every patient visit
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder surgical supplies to keep the clinic running smoothly
- Foster open communication and collaboration within the surgical team
- Uphold all infection control and OSHA standards to ensure patient and staff safety
Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience in oral surgery or surgical assisting
- Proven proficiency with dental implants extractions grafting and related surgical protocols
- Confidence in sterile technique surgical instrumentation and postoperative care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a teamfocused mindset
- Curiosity adaptability and the ability to solve problems in a fastmoving clinical environment
Education/Certification Requirements
- A High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a Michiganapproved dental radiography course and current Radiography Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
Preferred Requirements
- Completion of a CODAaccredited dental assisting program or equivalent certificate is preferred
- Active Michigan Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or eligibility/commitment to obtain within 12 months preferred
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change.
About Us
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- Health Insurance NEW!
- Full or PartTime Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
- Exciting CE Opportunity in 2025: RDHs will attend RDH Under One Roof in Dallas Texas July 1820. Registration flights hotel and meals will be fully provided!
- Uniform Allowance
- Team Outings for Fun & Bonding