Oral Surgery Assistant

ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANTPOSITION DESCRIPTIONReports To: Oral Surgery ManagerPosition Status: Non-exemptKids 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 RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocolsPrepare patient for surgery by welcoming, comforting and seating patientAssist the doctor during treatment proceduresAssist in the recovery of patientsPerform dental infection control proceduresAssist the doctor during consultsTake x-raysPerform all lab related proceduresHand off patient at check -outEnsure surgery patients are comfortable before leaving the office and have proper post-op instructionsComplete care calls and thank you cardsAssist in managing and controlling supply inventoryDocument dental care services by charting in patient recordsMaintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)Maintain safe and clean working environmentOther duties as assignedDesired BackgroundMust have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery officeMust have DA CertificateCurrent and active state certified RDA license preferredOMSA certifiedACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)Upbeat personality is a MUSTLoves working with childrenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailClean, neat professional appearanceKnowledge of Dentrix a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr