Job description

AZPerio is looking for a qualified surgical assistant in the Valley to join our growing practices. Core responsibilities include: assisting with checkups and surgical procedures related to gums, tissue, and bone as well as operating secondary and tertiary equipment and tools required for a given procedure.

The surgical assistant is a critical member of the AZPerio team that is responsible for assisting with surgeries under the supervision of the managing doctor at the respective locations in Ahwatukee and Gilbert. 

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate
• CPR certification, X-ray certification, and required OSHA certifications (can be obtained following employment).
• Knowledge of basic dental terminology, infection control, and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer and keyboarding.

Why You'll Love AZPerio?

• Work in a collaborative environment with a team-based care model
• Recipient of “Best Places to Work in Arizona” award and recognized by AZCentral as a "Top Company to Work for in Arizona"
• Comprehensive Compensation Package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Coverage; 401(k) safe harbor contributions, vested immediately
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, mental and preventative health days
• Paid company holidays and birthday as a paid day off!
• Team building and family inclusive events
• In-office holiday celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation
• Special access to discounted tickets to Disneyland, Disney World, Six Flags, New York, and Las Vegas shows- and even more!

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in all tasks and responsibilities in the surgical department and provides technical assistance when needed.
• Analyzes internal processes to recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
• Ensures that accountabilities for all clinical staff at their location are executed as expected.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by clinical team leader.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, supports, and implements company mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions and confidentiality standards.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques, including periodontal instruments and implant surgery.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting and medical history procedures, and documentation.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of all job responsibilities in the clinical department.
• Knowledge of office software, including DSN, Dexis and digital imaging software.
• Superior knowledge of operating systems.
• Knowledge of exceptional customer service standards.
• Active listening skills to give attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, asking questions, as appropriate.
• Active learning skills to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.
• Strong time management skills; the ability to multi-task and establish priorities, to manage one’s own time and the time of others for efficient flow of work in the clinical department.
• Monitoring skills to be able to assess performance of clinical staff and make recommendations to the Managing Doctor for improvements and/or for corrective action.
• Instructing skills to train clinical assistants on procedures.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities in the surgical department; to set priorities, motivates, and assists others on the clinical team.
• Ability to communicate effectively sensitive information, when speaking and/or writing, to respond quickly/ thoroughly to maximize customer satisfaction to common inquiries on dental procedures and/or complaints from patients and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task; to organize, coordinate, and prioritize work efficiently and to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines; to concentrate on a task over a period of time, without being distracted.
• Ability to read, listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally and/or in writing for input into the computer information system.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where broad standardization exists; to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; to recognize and solve the problem.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; to follow complex instructions and think logically in following procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment while maintaining a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment that is well lit and clean.
• Moderate physical activity may be necessary. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards and/or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.