Oral Surgeon Assistant: Patient Care & X-Ray Pro (Travel)

Sonrava Health; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Dental is seeking an Oral Surgeon Assistant to support the surgeon, manage patient comfort, and maintain records at our Rancho Cordova, CA clinic. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, taking vital signs, handling x-ray related tasks, and ensuring infection control per Dental Board standards.

The role requires an RDA certification in CA/AZ/NV, a current X-ray license, CPR/ACLS, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA(CA, AZ, NV).
• Must have a current X-Ray License.
• CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/ English).
• Travelling required.
• Open availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
• Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
• Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Maintain proper patient treatment records.
• Ability to take Blood Pressure.
• Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
• Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
• Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
• Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
• Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
• Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.

Skills

Bilingual

Traveling required

Open availability

Education

High School Diploma

RDA certification (CA/AZ/NV)

Job description

Western Dental is seeking an Oral Surgeon Assistant to support the surgeon, manage patient comfort, and maintain records at our Rancho Cordova, CA clinic. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, taking vital signs, handling x-ray related tasks, and ensuring infection control per Dental Board standards.

The role requires an RDA certification in CA/AZ/NV, a current X-ray license, CPR/ACLS, and willingness to travel.