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Signature Surgical and Sedation Solutions, PLLC
Surgical Dental Assistant Oral Surgery & Implants
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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.
$52,738 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Signature Surgical and Sedation Solutions, PLLC is seeking an experienced Surgical Dental Assistant to join a traveling team providing dentoalveolar surgery, implant procedures, and IV moderate-sedation support at partner dental offices throughout the Chattanooga region. This is a part-time, PRN-style W-2 position with variable weekday surgical shifts. The ideal candidate is an experienced dental assistant who is comfortable with oral surgery, implants, sterile technique, surgical equipment, and taking ownership of setup through end-of-day breakdown. Compensation & Schedule $30/hour weekday base rate +$5/hour when the Company first offers a shift less than 72 hours before the scheduled start 6-hour minimum pay for qualifying confirmed surgical shifts $50 travel stipend per qualifying surgical day Late-cancellation protection for qualifying Company cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice Weekday schedule Early starts and extended surgical days may occur Travel to Tennessee Host Offices generally within a 60-mile radius of downtown Chattanooga ; actual driving distance may exceed 60 miles Required orientation and training are paid Primary Responsibilities Prepare operatories, surgical equipment, instruments, and sterile fields. Provide efficient chairside surgical assistance, including suction, retraction, irrigation, instrument transfer, material preparation, and aseptic support. Assist with surgical extractions, impacted third molars, dental implants, bone grafting, and related procedures. Load, transport, stage, test, break down, and secure Company equipment and supplies. Coordinate surgical turnover, point-of-use instrument containment, sterilization/reprocessing logistics, and sharps safety. Maintain implant components, inventory, and lot/expiration tracking. Assist with patient positioning, non-diagnostic history confirmation, written postoperative instructions, escort verification, and recovery logistics as directed. Complete required time, inventory, equipment, checklist, and incident documentation. Promptly identify and report equipment, safety, medication, exposure, or patient concerns. Required Qualifications 2+ years of chairside dental assisting experience with meaningful oral-surgery, implant, or other surgical-procedure exposure. Current Tennessee dental-assistant registration and any additional certification required for assigned duties. Current qualifying in-person