Oral Surgery Assistant

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; Roseville, Folsom (CA, CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant to join our northern California private-pay/PPO practice. The role supports the surgical team, prepares treatment areas, helps during procedures, and ensures patient comfort and safety throughout the visit.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in an oral surgery setting with a DA certificate; RDA license and OMSA/ACLS are advantageous. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a friendly, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery office.
• DA certificate and active licensure.
• Experience with Dentrix and dental office procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patient for surgery by welcoming, comforting and seating patient.
• Assist the doctor during treatment procedures.
• Assist in the recovery of patients.
• Perform dental infection control procedures.
• Hand off patient at check-out; provide post-op instructions.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Loves working with children

Upbeat personality

Professional appearance

Education

DA Certificate

RDA license

OMSA certified

ACLS Certified

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Folsom, CA 95630Salary Range: $23.00 - $32.00 Hourly

ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports To: Oral Surgery Manager

Position Status: Non-exempt

Kids 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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 Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols
• Prepare patient for surgery by welcoming, comforting and seating patient
• Assist the doctor during treatment procedures
• Assist in the recovery of patients
• Perform dental infection control procedures
• Assist the doctor during consults
• Take x-rays
• Perform all lab related procedures
• Hand off patient at check -out
• Ensure surgery patients are comfortable before leaving the office and have proper post-op instructions
• Complete care calls and thank you cards
• Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Desired Background

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery office
• Must have DA Certificate
• Current and active state certified RDA license preferred
• OMSA certified
• ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Upbeat personality is a MUST
• Loves working with children
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Clean, neat professional appearance
• Knowledge of Dentrix a plus