Part-Time Oral Surgery Assistant — X-Ray Licensed

Nuva-Smile; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuva-Smile in Haledon, NJ is seeking a part-time Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support a busy family practice performing general dentistry and oral surgery. This position involves Saturdays only, assisting the Oral Surgeon, taking x-rays, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or accredited orthodontic assistant program, a dental assistant license or relevant experience, and an X-ray license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license required and knowledge of oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Oral Surgeon in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Prepare and assist with oral surgery procedures; maintain instruments.
• Sterilize equipment and manage infection control.
• Record keeping, patient files, and radiographs.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Team player

Ethical

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Orthodontic assistant program / clinical experience

Tools

Dental radiography

X-ray license

Job description

Nuva-Smile in Haledon, NJ is seeking a part-time Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support a busy family practice performing general dentistry and oral surgery. This position involves Saturdays only, assisting the Oral Surgeon, taking x-rays, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or accredited orthodontic assistant program, a dental assistant license or relevant experience, and an X-ray license.