full-time 5 days ago
Traveling Sedation Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery) — Per Diem
arcadia family and cosmetic dentistry
Arcadia, CA 91007
From 300 a day/day
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software
Job Description
About the role
Solo oral & maxillofacial surgery practice is seeking an experienced sedation assistant to travel with the surgeon to partner dental offices across Southern California (San Diego to Central California). You'll assist chairside on IV sedation cases including surgical extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and biopsies. This is a great fit for an assistant who likes variety, works well independently, and is comfortable in a fast-paced surgical setting.
What you'll do
Monitor patients under IV sedation (vitals, capnography, pulse ox) and document per protocol
Set up and break down the operatory, surgical trays, and sedation equipment at each office
Assist the surgeon chairside during procedures
Handle instrument sterilization and inventory of surgical/sedation supplies
Travel to different partner offices; help the team get up and running quickly in unfamiliar operatories
What we're looking for
CA Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant with strong surgical experience
DAANCE certification strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Current BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS a plus
Prior IV sedation / oral surgery assisting experience
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between offices
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
Compensation
Daily rate based on experience
To apply: Submit your resume along with your references and certifications and years of sedation assisting experience.
Pay: From $300.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Solo oral & maxillofacial surgery practice is seeking an experienced sedation assistant to travel with the surgeon to partner dental offices across Southern California (San Diego to Central California). You'll assist chairside on IV sedation cases including surgical extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and biopsies. This is a great fit for an assistant who likes variety, works well independently, and is comfortable in a fast-paced surgical setting.
What you'll do
Monitor patients under IV sedation (vitals, capnography, pulse ox) and document per protocol
Set up and break down the operatory, surgical trays, and sedation equipment at each office
Assist the surgeon chairside during procedures
Handle instrument sterilization and inventory of surgical/sedation supplies
Travel to different partner offices; help the team get up and running quickly in unfamiliar operatories
What we're looking for
CA Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant with strong surgical experience
DAANCE certification strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Current BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS a plus
Prior IV sedation / oral surgery assisting experience
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between offices
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
Compensation
Daily rate based on experience
To apply: Submit your resume along with your references and certifications and years of sedation assisting experience.
Pay: From $300.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• BLS Certification
• Registered Dental Assistant
• ACLS Certification
• Oral surgery
• PALS Certification
• Registered Dental Assistant
• ACLS Certification
• Oral surgery
• PALS Certification
About arcadia family and cosmetic dentistry
Premier Dental Esthetics in Arcadia is dedicated to providing world-class cosmetic, restorative, and implant care for patients and their families. Led by Dr. Young, the team invests in advanced education to offer elite treatments including porcelain veneers, precision crowns, implant dentistry, and smile makeovers. They have a cutting-edge facility focused on comfort, precision, and peace of mind, tailored treatment plans, and a convenient location next to USC Arcadia Hospital.