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Oral Surgery Assistant

KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS·San Jose, California

$23 - $30/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The primary duty is to assist in the overall delivery of oral surgery and be an integral part of the patient care team, ensuring a memorable and fun service experience for every patient. Specific tasks include preparing treatment areas, assisting the doctor during procedures, managing recovery, and performing infection control procedures.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • San
  • Jose,
  • CA 95129Salary
  • Range: $23.00 - $30.00
  • Hourly
  • 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 QualificationsDesired Background Must have a minimum of 2+ years in an oral surgery office Must have DA Certificate Current and active state certified RDA license preferred OMSA certified ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 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 Knowledge of Dentrix a plus

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in an oral surgery office and possess an upbeat personality with a love for working with children. Preferred qualifications include a current state-certified RDA license, ACLS certification, and knowledge of Dentrix.

  • professional certificate
  • Attention To Detail
  • Customer Service
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Working With Children
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Infection Control
  • Supply Inventory
  • Lab Procedures
  • X-rays
  • Post-op Instructions
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • ACLS Certified
  • Dentrix Knowledge
  • RDA Licensed

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life/AD&D
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Group Health

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $30/hr
Location
San Jose, California
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS

Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is dedicated to creating a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles for kids of all ages. With 21 convenient locations across Northern California, our team of passionate dentists, orthodontists, and pediatric specialists provide compassionate, fun, and...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

California oral surgery assistant market context

In California, oral surgery assistants are often sought in busy specialty practices and surgical centers, especially where implant and anesthesia support are part of daily workflow. Competitive candidates usually bring 3-5 years of oral surgery assisting experience, certification, and digital scanning skills, since those abilities help practices keep procedures efficient and compliant. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your implant and anesthesia experience before applying.

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