Oral Surgery Team Member- Surgical Assistant

NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ORAL SUR; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

New Jersey Center for Oral Surgery in Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a skilled Oral Surgery Team Member – Surgical Assistant to join our team. You will work alongside experienced oral surgeons in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment where your skills matter daily.

The role emphasizes assisting with extractions, implants, bone grafting, radiography, and maintaining sterile fields while educating patients on post-op care and safety. A strong chairside manner and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a dental or oral surgery assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of oral surgery procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Familiarity with dental radiography and X-ray certification.
• Strong chairside manner and excellent patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures including extractions, implants, and bone grafting.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and instrument trays.
• Monitor and support patient comfort and safety before, during, and after procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed.
• Document patient records, treatment notes, and post-operative instructions accurately.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment per OSHA and infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on post-operative care and answer procedural questions.

Skills

Chairside manner

Patient communication

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

CPR/BLS certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role

New Jersey Center for Oral Surgery is looking for a skilled and dedicated Oral Surgery Team Member – Surgical Assistant to join our dynamic team in Caldwell, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced oral surgeons in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment where your skills truly make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures including extractions, implants, and bone grafting
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and instrument trays
• Monitor and support patient comfort and safety before, during, and after procedures
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed
• Document patient records, treatment notes, and post-operative instructions accurately
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment per OSHA and infection control protocols
• Educate patients on post-operative care and answer procedural questions

Requirements

• Prior experience as a dental or oral surgery assistant strongly preferred
• Knowledge of oral surgery procedures, instruments, and terminology
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Familiarity with dental radiography and X-ray certification required
• Strong chairside manner with excellent patient communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused professional

About Us

New Jersey Center for Oral Surgery has been the premier oral surgery practice for over 25 years. We provide the best patient care by treating our employees with respect and dignity. We recognize that our success is directly related to our staff and pleasant, fostering work environment.