Surgical Dental Assistant - Periodontics

Primary Location

• Signature Perio: Waxhaw – 514 North Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Additional Locations

• Signature Perio: South Park – 6719 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
• Signature Perio: Lake Norman - 9727 Northcross Center Ct, Unit B, Huntersville, NC 28078

Starting Rate: Dependent on experience

Schedule

• Monday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Every other Tuesday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Job Description

At Signature Perio, we rely on knowledgeable professionals to interact with our valued customers who have questions or concerns. Also known as oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants, dental assistants offer pre, peri, and postoperative support to the periodontist.

An ideal candidate is motivated and well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct/indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

This position will report directly to the dentists and/or the office manager. The primary location will be our Charlotte office, but travel to Waxhaw and Huntersville is available.

Responsibilities

• Review patient schedule for the day and prepare patient medical records.
• Sterilization of equipment.
• Set up procedure rooms with necessary dental instruments.
• Take radiographs as needed for treatment and diagnostics.
• Monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Perform administrative or clinical duties as necessary, such as entering procedure information on a billing chart, processing patient invoices and coding insurance bills. They may also be in charge of the practice’s inventory, ordering and restocking dental supplies.
• Educate patients about oral health.

Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience (minimum of one year) dental assisting.
• Certified Dental Assistant I required.
• Dental X-Ray Certification required.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA).
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment.
• Strong communication skills along with active listening.
• Exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills.
• A patient and empathetic attitude.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Troubleshooting skills, either basic or advanced, depending on the role and industry.
• Proficiency with computers, especially with Denticon software.
• Fluency in a second/multiple languages highly preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have periodontal or oral surgery experience?
• Please provide your best email address for direct contact with hiring manager:

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Dental Assistant certification (Required)

Work Location: In person