Dental Assistant

Periodontal Surgical Dental AssistantOffice Locations

Signature Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - SouthPark – 6719 Fairview Road, Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28210

Signature Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Waxhaw – 514 North Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Signature Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Lake Norman – 9727 Northcross Center Ct, Unit B, Huntersville NC 28078

Starting Rate: Dependent upon experienceSchedule

• Monday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (SouthPark, Waxhaw)
• Tuesday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (all locations)
• Wednesday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (SouthPark only)
• Thursday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (SouthPark, Huntersville)
• Friday - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (all locations)

Job Description

At Signature Perio, we rely on knowledgeable professionals to interact with our valued patients who have questions or concerns. An ideal candidate is motivated and well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct/indirect patient care and able to make office and surgical procedures as smooth as possible.

This position will report directly to the dentists and/or the office manager.

Responsibilities

• Review patient schedule for the day and prepare patient medical records.
• Sterilization of equipment.
• Set up operatories with necessary dental instruments.
• Take radiographs as needed for treatment and diagnostics.
• Monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Maintaining inventory by ordering and restocking dental supplies.
• Educate patients about oral health.
• Chairside assist with periodontist during surgeries and procedures.

Requirements and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience dental assisting.
• Certified Dental Assistant I required.
• Dental X-Ray Certification required.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA).
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment.
• Strong communication skills along with active listening.
• Exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills.
• A patient and empathetic attitude.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Troubleshooting skills, either basic or advanced, depending on the role and industry.
• Proficiency with computers, especially with Denticon software, and strong typing skills.
• Phone skills, including familiarity with complex or multi-line phone systems.
• Knowledge of the practice’s services.
• Fluency in a second/multiple languages highly preferred.

Skills:

• Periodontics
• Denticon

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Compensation:

• $20-$27/hour