Oral Surgery Assistant

KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS•Sacramento, CA

5d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery office
Must have DA Certificate
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

Nice To Haves

Current and active state certified RDA license preferred
OMSA certified
ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Knowledge of Dentrix 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
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