Oral Surgery Assistant

KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS•Sacramento, CA

8d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is hiring an Oral Surgery Assistant for its Sacramento, California location. The role assists with the overall delivery of oral surgery and supports the patient care team by providing a memorable, positive service experience for patients. The practice provides comprehensive preventive dental care, orthodontics, and oral surgery for children in private offices, serving private-pay and PPO-insured patients. The assistant prepares patients and treatment areas, supports doctors during procedures and consultations, assists with patient recovery, and performs related clinical and administrative tasks. The position reports to the Oral Surgery Manager and is non-exempt. The listed pay range is $29.00–$31.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an oral surgery office.
Dental Assistant (DA) Certificate.
Upbeat personality.
Enjoy working with children.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Clean, neat, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

Current and active state-certified Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license preferred.
OMSA certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Knowledge of Dentrix.

Responsibilities

Prepare the treatment area for patients by following procedures and protocols.
Welcome, comfort, and seat patients in preparation for surgery.
Assist the doctor during treatment procedures and consultations.
Assist in patient recovery.
Perform dental infection control procedures.
Take x-rays.
Perform lab-related procedures.
Hand off patients at check-out.
Ensure surgery patients are comfortable before leaving the office and have proper post-operative instructions.
Complete care calls and thank-you cards.
Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory.
Document dental care services in patient records.
Maintain compliance with pertinent laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, and Dental Board requirements.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.