ID: 558035
Surgical Dental Assistant Job Posting
Northern Texas Facial and Oral Surgery

Description

POSITION: Surgical Dental Assistant/ Implant Coordinator The following position is for employment with: Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery 4130 Justin Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75077 HOURS: Monday- Thursday 8:00am- 5:00pm Friday 8:00am-2:00pm POSITION PURPOSE We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Surgical Dental Assistant/ Implant Coordinator to join our oral surgery team. This role is essential in supporting our surgeons during procedures while ensuring a safe, efficient, and exceptional experience for every patient. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality care. You will play a key role in both clinical support and patient interaction, contributing directly to the success of the practice. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Chairside Surgical Support: Assist surgeons during oral surgery procedures, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and available. • Patient Care: Prepare patients for surgery, review post-operative instructions, and provide reassurance to ensure a positive experience. • Implant Support: Responsible for implant/ bone graft inventory, preparation for surgical cases, schedules implant surgeries and presents treatment plans • Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain strict sterilization protocols and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. • Operatory Preparation: Set up and break down surgical rooms efficiently, ensuring readiness for each procedure. • Radiography & Imaging: Take dental radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging as needed. • Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and maintain clinical inventory, ensuring adequate stock of surgical materials and supplies. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, front office, and clinical team members to ensure seamless patient flow and operational efficiency. • Versatility: Support additional clinical and administrative tasks as needed to meet the needs of the practice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards. • Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently. • Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills. • Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner. • Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail. • Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties, work schedules, and traveling outside of your home location as needed. • Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions. • Positive Attitude: have a team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and grow Certifications and Safety Requirements: 1. Basic CPR and RDA Certification required 2. DAANCE Certification preferred ** 3. Dental implant knowledge preferred ** 4. Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer 5. TB Vaccination & Titer Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.