Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant

Overview

Carolina Periodontics is adding to the team and now hiring a Full Time Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina.  

As a Full Time Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant, come join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our terrific and professional team in an established periodontal practice in South Charlotte who are focused on exceptional patient care.   

Excellent surgical assisting skills are critical.  The most successful relationships in our practice have been with team members who areprofessional, disciplined, positive and have a customer service spirit!  If you possess a terrific attitude, strong computer skills and love being a part of a team thatprovides amazing patient care, apply today!

Our office provides uniforms, on site laundry, excellent PPE and disinfecting protocols.

Working at our periodontal and surgical practice offers dental assistants a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where their skills are truly valued and their contributions make a real impact.

With a more personal work environment, with one doctor, assistants often gain hands-on experience in advanced procedures, develop strong relationships with patients, and have the chance to grow professionally.

Full Time Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant Schedule

Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm

To learn more about this amazing practice:

www.carolinaperio.com

Full Time Time Benefits

• Competitive Compensation dependent upon experience
• Monthly Employee Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional Advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Welcomes patients
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant training/school certification, specifically experience at a Periodontics practice as a Periodontics Surgical Dental Assistant
• Experienced with Perio surgical, implants, extractons, bone grafts
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Must be able to be able to see patients for post-op visits and remove sutures, instruct in post op care,
• Dental Assistant II
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowlege of scanning, basic assisting duties, intra-oral camera and good communicator

Practice Description

About Us

Carolina Periodontics is a leading periodontal and dental implant practice serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. Led by Dr. Shannon G. Parsons, our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional, and compassionate environment. We combine advanced periodontal techniques and state-of-the-art technology with a personalized approach to help patients achieve lasting oral health. At Carolina Periodontics, we value teamwork, integrity, and excellence, and we're proud to foster a positive workplace where every team member plays an important role in creating outstanding patient experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Responsibilities

- Assist the Dentists chairside
- Welcomes patients
- Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
- Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
- Instrument sterilization according to regulations
- Maintains accurate patient records
- Lab tasks as instructed
- Provide post-operative care instructions
- Maintain clean and stocked operatories