Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant — 3-Day Workweek

Job description
Eastside Periodontics is a well-established private periodontal and implant practice in Bellevue seeking an exceptional surgical dental assistant to join our friendly, patient-focused team.

We welcome either:
An experienced periodontal, implant, or oral-surgery assistant who can contribute immediately; or
An exceptionally bright, energetic, and dependable dental assistant with excellent potential whom we can train in periodontal and implant surgery.

For a less-experienced candidate, attitude and aptitude are more important than years of specialty experience. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, notices details, takes initiative, and genuinely wants to become an outstanding surgical assistant.

Responsibilities
Assist with periodontal, implant, and related surgical procedures
Prepare surgical operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment
Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
Anticipate the doctor’s needs and provide efficient chairside assistance
Sterilize, organize, and maintain surgical instruments
Take dental radiographs and clinical photographs
Review preoperative and postoperative instructions with patients
Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and well cared for
Maintain surgical supplies and inventory
Complete accurate clinical documentation in Dentrix
Support other members of the clinical team as needed
Our ideal candidate is:
Exceptionally reliable and punctual
Intelligent, observant, and quick to learn
Energetic, motivated, and willing to take initiative
Calm and focused during surgical procedures
Organized and attentive to small details
Compassionate and confident with patients
Comfortable receiving feedback and learning new techniques
Able to anticipate what is needed rather than waiting to be directed
Interested in developing a long-term career in surgical dentistry
A positive team member who takes pride in excellent work
Qualifications
Dental-assisting experience preferred
Periodontal, implant, oral-surgery, or sterile-procedure experience highly desirable
Active Washington State dental-assistant registration, or ability to obtain it before beginning clinical duties
Current CPR/BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it
Dental-radiography experience preferred
Dentrix experience is helpful but can be taught
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $30–$42 per hour and will be based on experience, surgical proficiency, clinical judgment, and overall qualifications.

The upper end of the range is reserved for candidates with substantial periodontal, implant, or oral-surgery experience who can demonstrate advanced surgical-assisting skills and work with a high degree of independence.

Opportunities for compensation increases will be available as defined clinical and surgical competencies are achieved.

Benefits
Three-day workweek
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Professional-development assistance
Paid clinical and surgical training
Schedule
Three 10-hour clinical days per week
Approximately 30 hours per week
How to apply
Please submit your résumé and briefly answer the following questions:
Why are you interested in periodontal and implant surgery?

What makes you especially dependable and quick to learn?

What periodontal, implant, oral-surgery, or chairside experience do you have?

Please describe a technically difficult skill you successfully learned.

Qualified applicants will be invited for an initial interview. Finalists may be invited to participate in a paid working interview.

Job type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00–$42.00 per hour
Expected hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Work location: In person — Bellevue, Washington
Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person