What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Specialist - Oral Surgery position at Kaiser?
Job Summary:
Dental assistants play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will directly support oral surgeons and provider personnel to ensure seamless delivery of dental care. Your primary responsibilities will include maintaining organized oral surgery instruments and supplies, transcribing essential information between the oral surgeon and patient, and recording it into the patient's dental record.
Essential Responsibilities:
Dental assistants play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will directly support oral surgeons and provider personnel to ensure seamless delivery of dental care. Your primary responsibilities will include maintaining organized oral surgery instruments and supplies, transcribing essential information between the oral surgeon and patient, and recording it into the patient's dental record.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all necessary oral surgery instruments and supplies are properly maintained and readily available for procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient information, including pre-op and post-op instructions.
- Assist oral surgeons during procedures by anticipating their needs and actively participating in the process.
- Provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions to patients regarding post-op care and medication.
- Triage patient calls related to surgery-specific problems and coordinate with oral surgeons to address concerns.
