Oral Surgery Assistant

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics seeks an Oral Surgery Assistant to join our high-energy team in California. The role supports the oral surgeon, prepares treatment areas, assists during procedures, and ensures patient comfort from check-in to post-op care.

You have at least 2 years in an oral surgery setting, a DA certificate and RDA license (or equivalent), OMSA and ACLS are a plus, and familiarity with Dentrix is valued. We offer comprehensive benefits and a kid-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in an oral surgery office.
• Active DA Certificate and RDA license preferred.
• OMSA certification and ACLS certification are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Dentrix software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area and patient for surgery.
• Assist the doctor during procedures and recovery.
• Maintain infection control and charting in patient records.
• Coordinate post-op instructions and follow-up calls.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Education

DA Certificate

RDA license (state)

OMSA certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANTPOSITION DESCRIPTIONReports To: Oral Surgery ManagerPosition Status: Non-exemptKids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for amazing Oral Surgery Assistant's to join our awesome team!At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we don’t just care for smiles, we create them.We believe when kids grow up enjoying the dentist, healthy teeth and gums will follow. So we’ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear.Our caring, high-energy team values the opportunity to work hard and help each child realize a lifetime of happy smiles.As the key driver of our mission—to give every kid a healthy smile—our staff exhibits a genuine love of children and teeth. A good fit for our culture means you are also honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate.Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company sees only private-pay and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices. Our staff enjoys competitive compensation and group benefits including group health, dental, vision, life/AD&D and a 401(k) savings plan.SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary duty of the Oral Surgery Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of oral surgery and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.Specific ResponsibilitiesPrepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocolsPrepare patient for surgery by welcoming, comforting and seating patientAssist the doctor during treatment proceduresAssist in the recovery of patientsPerform dental infection control proceduresAssist the doctor during consultsTake x-raysPerform all lab related proceduresHand off patient at check -outEnsure surgery patients are comfortable before leaving the office and have proper post-op instructionsComplete care calls and thank you cardsAssist in managing and controlling supply inventoryDocument dental care services by charting in patient recordsMaintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)Maintain safe and clean working environmentOther duties as assignedDesired BackgroundMust have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery officeMust have DA CertificateCurrent and active state certified RDA license preferredOMSA certifiedACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)Upbeat personality is a MUSTLoves working with childrenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailClean, neat professional appearanceKnowledge of Dentrix a plus