Oral Surgery Assistant

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

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 preferredOMSA certifiedACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Upbeat personality is a MUSTLoves 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
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