Oral Surgeon Assistant

Overview

Oral Surgeon Assistant role at Western Dental & Orthodontics. The position focuses on supporting the Oral Surgeon and ensuring patient comfort and a superior patient experience. Candidates must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state of practice and will perform x-ray duties as directed by the Oral Surgeon. The role includes training opportunities to develop dental skills and customer service abilities within the organization.

• Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair during patient treatment.
• Anticipate the dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
• Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and Western Dental & Orthodontics policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain proper patient treatment records.
• Ability to take blood pressure.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Turn on all units, switches, and water before the patient sits down.
• Stock supplies in operatories, restrooms, and the lab as needed.
• Inform Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
• Inform Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
• Build good rapport with patients and staff.

• High School Diploma (minimum).
• Certified in the state as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
• Current X-Ray License.
• CPR and ACLS certificates required; OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Traveling required.
• Open availability.