Front desk / Surgical dental assistant

We are a busy periodontal specialty practice with two doctors seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, professional, and motivated team member to primarily manage our front desk while also providing surgical chairside assistance as needed.

We are looking for someone personable, organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a speciality clinical environment. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with patients, takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and is eager to support our doctors and clinical team.

Front Desk Responsibilities

• Warmly greet patients and create a welcoming, professional first impression.
• Manage patient check-in and check-out, schedule appointments, and coordinate follow-up visits.
• Answer phone calls, respond to routine patient inquiries, and assist with appointment confirmations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation using dental practice management software.
• Work with electronic medical records (EMR) systems: Dentrix .
• Handle patient information with strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Coordinate with doctors, clinical staff, and referring dental offices to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and professional reception area.

Surgical Assisting Duties

• Provide chairside assistance during periodontal procedures and oral surgical treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, surgical instruments, and dental equipment before procedures.
• Perform instrument cleaning, sterilization, and infection control procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sterile clinical environment using proper aseptic techniques.
• Assist with dental X-rays, 3D scanning, and other clinical procedures as permitted by training and applicable regulations.
• Support doctors during patient treatment by anticipating their needs and ensuring instruments and materials are readily available.
• Monitor and support patient comfort throughout treatment and assist with post-operative instructions as directed.
• Follow all clinical safety protocols, infection prevention guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous dental office, dental assisting, or dental receptionist experience preferred.
• Experience in a periodontal or oral surgery practice is a plus.
• Familiarity with Dentrix
• Knowledge of dental terminology, surgical procedures, and clinical documentation is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• A positive attitude, professional appearance, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, proactive, dependable, and able to thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and assist wherever needed.
• Commitment to patient care, confidentiality, sterilization, and infection control standards.

If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused, and enjoy a role that combines front-office organization with hands-on surgical assisting, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person