Dental Surgical Assistant
About us

Southern Roots Periodontics and Dental Implant Specialists

Dental Assistant– competitive pay, great team, helping patients be healthier and happier

The Company:
Southern Roots Periodontics and Dental Implant Specialists have been in the dental business since 2014 and have been recognized as Top Dentists by Cincinnati Magazine and NKY Magazine.

The Position:
We’re looking for a full-time surgical assistant who wants to help patients receive an excellent clinical and value experience at our office. The assistant communicates with patients about their surgical treatment, vitals, home care, and future appointments, and performs various tasks required for patient care.

Assistant Responsibilities:
⦁ Communication with patients to collect relevant information and schedule follow-up/post-operative appointments
⦁ Assist the doctor with surgeries and post-op/follow-up visits (assisting as well as taking clinical notes and charting)
⦁ Review medical and dental history; and taking Vitals (ex. blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood sugar...)
⦁ Maintain Sterilization and lab equipment weekly; routine management of inventory and tracking supplies
⦁ Taking clinical photographs, radiographs or CT scans, digital oral scans or impressions; pouring up impressions into stone models and trimming, making surgical guides in office
⦁ Surgery and Post-Op room set up and break down, room cleaning and turnover
⦁ Escorting patients to and from treatment rooms
⦁ Discuss pre-op/post-op instructions, and patient consent and forms with patients
⦁ If trained, perform coronal polishing, splint repair, or start IVs

Assistant Skills and Qualities
⦁ Comprehensive clinical knowledge of dentistry
⦁ Great communication skills and ability to be Team player
⦁ Strong problem-solving abilities, detailed oriented and organized
⦁ Time Management
⦁ Self Accountability, positive friendly attitude, and enthusiasm

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Time-Off
• 7-8 Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Provided Uniforms
• Annual Shoe Stipend
• In-office Dental Benefits
• Bonuses available based on office and employee growth

The Locations:
Florence, KY

Highland Heights, KY

Why Should You Apply?
⦁ Competitive pay
⦁4.5 day work week M-Th 8-5
⦁ Work-Life Balance

Interested?
Please contact us through Indeed
Work Location:

• Florence, KY (primary office)
• Highland Heights, KY (may be asked to assist at the secondary location on an as needed basis)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person