Periodontal Surgical Assistant

Join Our Periodontal Team as an Awesome Assistant!

We are a dynamic private practice in Southwest Austin, focused on delivering exceptional periodontal and dental implant care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. We pride ourselves on offering ethical, patient-centered, and compassionate specialized care, ensuring an excellent patient experience.

Our team is small yet growing, nurturing a collaborative environment where every member is valued. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable periodontal surgery assistant to enhance our practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, a desire to learn, and the ability to thrive in a team setting. Competency in electronic charting, chairside assisting, and familiarity with Dentrix Ascend is preferred.

In addition to core competencies, we are looking for expertise in performing radiographs and intraoral photography (can be learned), proficiency in periodontal charting and note recording and strong ability to effectively pass instruments and anticipate the needs of the doctor to create a smooth and efficient clinical environment. The ideal candidate also excels in patient management with good bedside manner and communication (bi-lingual is not required but a plus).

In this full-time position, you can expect a relaxed atmosphere and a team that celebrates monthly and at milestones with fun team social hours or lunch, and generous benefits, including competitive pay, health savings contributions and breakroom coffee/snacks. Starting pay is $27-30 an hour based on experience and amount of training needed to jump into this specific position.

If you are a motivated go-getter with a genuine passion for periodontal care, eager to take initiative and grow in your role, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Your commitment to quality patient care and team collaboration will be essential to our success. Join our amazing close-knit team!

Please attached your resume and answer the following questions.
1. List 2 or 3 items from your last/current job that you were dissatisfied with and what could have been done to make it a better place to work? Alternatively, what do you like at your current job? Is there any one thing that if you could implement would make you more excited to come to work?
2. What motivates you to be the best assistant and team player? If you feel unhappy or unmotivated at work, how do you handle this ?
3. The candidate we are looking for has a great attitude, hardworking and motivated to be the best possible assistant and team player. Learning the position well could take 3-6 months (instruments, procedures, techniques, terminology/words, etc). Do you have examples that show your willingness to learn, attention to detail, motivation, patience and loyalty?
4. Do you have experience assisting in a periodontal or surgical practice? Do you have experience with IV sedation or starting IV's? Please explain.
5. What about the field of periodontics or dental implantology draws you to this position?
6. How long do you typically stay at each job position? Why? What is your short-term and long-term career plan?