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Surgical Dental Assistant - Periodontics
Primary Location
- Signature Perio: Lake Norman - 9727 Northcross Center Ct, Unit B, Huntersville, NC 28078
Additional Locations
- Signature Perio: South Park – 6719 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Signature Perio: Waxhaw – 514 North Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Starting Rate: Dependent on experience
Schedule
- Monday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday - 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 patients who have questions or concerns before, during, or after their procedures and visits with our office. 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 lead DA and our periodontists.
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.
- Paying attention to 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: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of periodontal experience do you have?
- Desired hourly pay rate/range:
- Please provide your best email address for direct contact with hiring manager:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntersville, NC 28078 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27