Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Davidson Surgery

Dental Surgical Assistant

Career Insights for Surgical Assistant

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Florida data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$48,498 / year median in Florida

+10% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Fast-paced Oral & Maxillofacial surgical practice located in the Fishhawk area looking for experienced Dental Surgical Assistant to assist in the perioperative care of all patients. The Dental Assistant assists in surgical care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties, according to the standards and policies of the practice. The Dental Assistant is responsible for prepping the surgical patient and assisting the surgeon with Oral Surgery procedures, helping in the central sterile processing department, restocking supplies and changing over rooms between procedures. Performs housekeeping duties as necessary and assists in ordering and maintenance of all supplies and equipment.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Minimum Job Qualifications include: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Prior medical and or dental experience preferred
  • Graduate of a formal dental assisting and/or surgical technology program or equivalent training.
  • Prior working experience as a Medical, Dental or Surgical Assistant preferred.
  • Has transportation.
  • BLS/CPR certification preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
  • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Bilingual a Plus
NO PHONE CALLS OR THIRD PARTY SOLICITATIONS
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Do you currently reside in the Tampa Bay area OR are relocating to the area within the next 2-3 weeks?
Experience:
Dental:
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person