Dental Assistant/Oral Surgery Assistant

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Fremont, CA

Job Description

Our outstanding Oral Surgery Practice is seeking an exceptional Dental/Oral Surgery Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team. 

We are trusted by dentists and loved by patients!

We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and responsible Oral Surgery Assistant to join our Fremont Oral Surgery Family. A great candidate should be a proactive team player with outstanding communication skills and excellent chairside manners.

Our core mission is to provide the best patient experience possible and build trusting relationships. In aligning with the core mission, the oral surgery assistant's primary function is to support our oral surgeons throughout patients’ entire clinical journey.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include preparing surgical equipment, taking X-Rays, and tending to patients. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures, exceptional hand-eye coordination, and proficient familiarity with surgical instruments.

Clinical Function

Setting up instrument trays for local anesthetic and IV sedation procedures

Recovering patients after procedures

Discharging and instructing patients/family members for postoperative care

Taking X-Rays, Panoramic Images, and CBCT Scans

Preparing, cleaning and turning over treatment rooms

Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes

Experience with dental implant systems, bone grafts, and sinus lift procedures

Completing general housekeeping tasks as assigned

Clinical Administrative Function

Checking medical history, taking vitals, reviewing current medications

Verifying consent forms are accurate, completed, and up-to-date

Keeping track of inventory and ordering supplies

Skills and Experience we look for in great candidates!

Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner

Careful attention to detail

Motivating team player

Proficient in computer applications with the ability to learn new software

Preferred 2 years of dental experience

Skills that make you stand out!

OMSA Certified

Clinical experience in a dental practice with knowledge of dental insurance & dental procedures

Experience with cloud-based software applications

Familiarity with different practice management software

Excellent spreadsheet skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to multitask

We look forward to meeting you!