Part-Time Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Saturdays (X-Ray)

Nuva Smile; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuva Smile is a busy family practice in New Jersey seeking a PT Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support the Oral Surgeon on Saturdays. You will assist with patient care, take and develop radiographs, sterilize equipment, and maintain accurate patient records in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, either an orthodontic assistant diploma or relevant clinical experience, and an X-ray license. Salary commensurate with experience, up to $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with oral surgery terminology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist Oral Surgeon in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Assist and prepare oral surgery procedures.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare oral surgery equipment and instrumentation.
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation.
• Create patient file entries.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Provide patient instruction on oral hygiene and care.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient flow.
• Under the supervision of the Oral Surgeon, deliver and assist with direct patient care.
• Take diagnostic records and document cases.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Ethical

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

X-ray license

Orthodontic assistant diploma or relevant clinical experience

Job description

Nuva Smile is a busy family practice in New Jersey seeking a PT Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support the Oral Surgeon on Saturdays. You will assist with patient care, take and develop radiographs, sterilize equipment, and maintain accurate patient records in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, either an orthodontic assistant diploma or relevant clinical experience, and an X-ray license. Salary commensurate with experience, up to $28 per hour.