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Tar Heel Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

Dental Surgical Assistant

Pay: $20–$27/hr
Posted: 4 weeks ago
Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$46,198 / year median in North Carolina

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Dental Surgical Assistant Tar Heel Periodontics and Implant Dentistry - 3.1 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $20 - $27 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation Coronal Polish Certificate Dental assisting General dentistry Medical scheduling X-Ray Certification Surgery Certified Dental Assistant Full Job Description Surgical Assistant Job Description Job description
JOB HOURS
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY
The Surgical Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and sterile environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to: assisting the surgeon; communicating effectively with patients; maintaining equipment and inventory; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments; and following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and federal and state regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Assisting, suctioning, and passing surgical instrumentation Collecting medical history and consulting patients regarding post operative instructions Taking radiographs (FMX, CBCT) Entering data into an electronic practice management software Sterilization and set-up of instruments and operatories Coordinate patient/schedule flow.
DESIRED SKILLS
Minimum two years' experience in general or specialty dentistry CDA certification preferred X-Ray certification required Basic computer/software knowledge Detail-oriented and process-driven
WORKING CONDITIONS
Clinical and office environment Variable degrees of mental and physical stress Variable amounts of standing, sitting, and walking •Resume must be submitted for consideration.
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Medical specialties:
Surgery Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Coronal Polishing Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
Multiple Locations Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Profit Sharing Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Raleigh, NC 27615: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person