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Dental / Oral Surgery Assistant

Torrance Oral Surgery Center
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2026

Are you highly motivated, organized, and love taking on new challenges? If yes, then we have a unique opportunity for you!

The Opportunity: We are looking for a super-star alAssistant to join our thriving oral surgery practice. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with superior customer service and organizational skills. Work hours for this full-time position are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday, from 7:45am to 5:15pm, and one Wednesday per month for our team meetings.

Why You Should Join Our Team: We are a small, family-oriented oral surgery practice that believes in providing superior care to our patients. Really! Check out our website www.torranceoralsurgerycenter.com and read our Google reviews!

We believe that our team members are instrumental to the success of our practice. We encourage a collaborative work environment where everyone’s opinions are valued and respected.

We sponsor and participate in local events to give back and support our community.

We offer a competitive benefit package to our full-time team members which includes:

· Paid time off for vacation, sick, and company-recognized holidays

· Staff uniforms

· 401(k)

· Regular team-building events/outings

· Birthday/work anniversary celebrations

· Continuing education reimbursement

Not only is this a wonderful career opportunity, it’s also a chance for long term growth and development. So, if you love oral surgery as much as we do, we want to hear from you! Hourly salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

NOTE: Applications, resumes, and inquiries will only be accepted through this job advertisement.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

· Provide complete support to surgeon throughout routine in-office surgical procedures, including extractions, placement of dental implants, apicoectomies, and removal of pathological lesions.

· Participate in monitoring patient’s vital statistics during surgery.

· Reviews pre-op and post-op instructions with patients.

· Review patient health history and update practice management software.

· Acquire diagnostic x-rays.

· Prepare and break down surgical tray, materials, and operatory.

Qualifications

Required Skills for this Role:

· Must have 3 years of dental assisting experience

· Must be friendly and be able to maintain a smile and positive attitude in high-pressured environments.

· Superior organizational skills and be able to take initiative.

· Must be a team player and work well with others.

· Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks.

· Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.

Experience and Education Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

· Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA educational program

License and Certification Minimum Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate holder.
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensed in the state of California, is preferred.
  • Dental radiography certificate in the state of California.
  • DAANCE or OMSA certification is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22-30 based on qualifications and experience

If our office sounds like the office you’ve been searching for, please respond with your:

  • Compensation requirements
  • Resume
  • Favorite team bonding activity and put it in the subject line

IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE THREE QUESTIONS, we will not review your resume. Conscientiousness and thoroughness are paramount!

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and are eager to meet you!"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30

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