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Oral Surgery Assistant

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University Health

Kansas City, MO (In Person)

$46,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/2/2026

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First Job Previous Job 3,195 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $39k•$54k Per Year Oral Surgery Assistant University Health
Occupation:
Dental Assistants
Location:
Kansas City, MO•64116
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
06/23/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
FileImport•University Health
Web Site:
trumed.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Expires:
08/21/2026 Job #:
R0018035
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Oral Surgery Assistant101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationUniversity Health 1 (UH1)Kansas City, MissouriDepartmentUH Clinic Oral Surgery UHTMCPosition TypeFull timeWork Schedule8:00AM•4:30PMHours Per Week40Job DescriptionOral Surgery Asst Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Takes x-rays and prepares various materials. Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses patients. Assist with intravenous sedation procedures. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent. Graduation certificate from a Dental Assistant training program or completion of the basic skills exam. Other clinical education in combination with demonstrated oral surgery assistant competencies and work experience can be considered in replacement of the Dental Assistant and/or successful completion of the basic skills exam requirement. 6-months experience with oral surgery or an Active CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification upon hire (not required to be maintained after 6-months accumulated experience with oral surgery) If position is responsible for radiologic functions, employee must have received the radiology certification or training in their Dental Assistant training program or receive training validated through radiology competency checklist. Minimum computer knowledge. Good verbal communication skills. Experience in handling all ages of patients. Must have the ability to assist patients weighing over 100 lbs. Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
One to two years experience in chair side dentistry. Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontics, geriatric, and pediatric specialties. Front desk and basic insurance knowledge. Truman Medical Centers is committed to being a leader in providing culturally inclusive health care services for patients in ways that are effective, fair, respectful, and culturally competent and in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for employees. We value and celebrate our differences, which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, literacy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mobility, abilities, and belief systems.