Dental / Surgical Assistant

Dental / Surgical Assistant Riverside, CA Job Details $24 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Spanish Prosthodontics OSHA Patient monitoring English Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Dental sterilization procedures Dental terminology Disinfection procedures Anesthesiology Dental impressions Implantology Perioperative care Four handed dentistry Medical equipment cleaning Operating medical imaging equipment Dental Assisting Patient charting Oral surgery Managing patient records Procedural Sedation Post-operative care

Open Dental Full Job Description Job Title :

Dental/Surgical Assistant Hourly Rate :

$24-$26

Department :

Clinical Reports to :

Practice Manager Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 6:50am-5:00pm

Location:

Riverside, Ca Job Summary:

The Dental/Surgical assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures. Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OHSA and infection control guidelines. Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions, and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms). Deliver pre/post operative care instructions, and follow up care with clarity and compassion. Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures. Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology. Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems (Open Dental experience is a plus). Ability to travel between offices as needed. Bilingual (English/Spanish a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct oral surgery assisting experience in a surgeon-led practice. Experience in administering general anesthesia and/or oral conscious sedation, with a strong understanding of sedation protocols and patient monitoring. Understanding of All-on-4 and implant treatment.