Surgical Dental Assistant for Periodontal Office – Lake Norman Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Surgical Dental Assistant for Periodontal Office

• Lake Norman Signature Periodontics & Implant Dentistry:

  Lake Norman

• 5.0 Huntersville, NC Job Details Full-time $20
• $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Uniform allowance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Chairside assisting Nitrous Oxide Certification Anatomy knowledge Dental assisting

OSHA BLS

Certification HIPAA 3 years High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Patient care Organizational skills Dental office experience Dental Assisting Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Time management Full Job Description 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