Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant

Montvale, NJ

We are excited to welcome an Oral Surgery Assistant to the team at MONT Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a premier new oral surgery practice in Montvale, NJ.

Our practice was founded and is operated by two highly trained oral and maxillofacial surgeons with a shared vision of creating an exceptional environment for both our patients and our team. Our newly built, state-of-the-art facility features modern surgical suites, advanced technology and equipment, and a thoughtfully designed clinical environment focused on delivering the highest standard of patient care.

As a new practice, we are looking for someone who wants to be more than just an employee. This is an opportunity to join us from the beginning and play a meaningful role in shaping our team, workplace culture, and patient experience as the practice grows.

Position Details

• Compensation: $23–$31 per hour
• Compensation will be fairly assessed based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, certifications, and overall skill set
• Schedule and weekly hours to be discussed based on practice needs and candidate availability

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Pleasant, positive, and professional
• Motivated and eager to learn and grow
• Dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Organized, efficient, and attentive to detail
• Compassionate and comfortable working closely with patients
• An effective communicator with patients, doctors, and fellow team members
• Proactive and willing to contribute wherever needed
• Experienced in a dental clinical setting, preferably oral surgery
• Familiar with sterilization protocols, infection prevention and control, and aseptic techniques
• Comfortable with dental radiography and digital imaging

Qualifications

• Prior oral surgery assisting experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience with surgical procedures and IV sedation
• Current BLS certification preferred
• Familiarity with dental radiographs and digital imaging systems preferred
• Experience with CBCT/3D imaging workflows is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Most importantly, we value attitude, initiative, reliability, professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine willingness to learn and grow with the practice

The Role

Responsibilities may include assisting with oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, preparing and turning over surgical rooms, maintaining instruments and sterilization protocols, assisting with patient preparation and recovery, supporting IV sedation and anesthesia workflows as permitted by training and credentials, obtaining radiographs/imaging, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and helping the clinical team provide an organized and comfortable experience for every patient.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare treatment and surgical rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, medications, and sterilized equipment in accordance with infection prevention and safety protocols
• Provide chairside assistance for the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures
• Assist with IV sedation and anesthesia setup, intraoperative patient monitoring, and recovery in accordance with applicable training, certification, and practice protocols
• Obtain dental radiographs when permitted by applicable New Jersey licensure requirements
• Assist with digital imaging and CBCT workflows as permitted by applicable training and licensure
• Prepare, clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Assist with patient preparation, postoperative recovery, and discharge
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding postoperative instructions and answer appropriate questions regarding their care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect the confidentiality of patient health information
• Assist with maintaining surgical inventory, supplies, medications, and properly stocked treatment rooms
• Utilize practice-management and clinical software to update patient records and support efficient clinical operations
• Follow all applicable infection prevention, sterilization, OSHA, and clinical safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with the surgeons and team to maintain an efficient, organized, welcoming, and patient-centered environment

Because we are building a new practice, the ideal candidate will also be comfortable pitching in where needed, taking initiative, and helping us develop efficient systems, strong teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

Why Join MONT Surgery?

We believe an outstanding practice is built not only through excellent surgeons, advanced technology, and a beautiful facility, but through the people and culture behind them.

At MONT, you will have the opportunity to join a modern oral surgery practice from its earliest stage, work directly alongside two surgeon-owners, develop your skills, and become an important part of a team we are building for the long term.

As a growing startup practice, employee benefits are not currently offered at launch. Our goal is to introduce a benefits package as the practice becomes established and grows. We want to be transparent about where we are today while building a workplace where excellent team members have opportunities to grow alongside the practice.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, treats patients and coworkers with kindness and respect, brings a positive attitude to the workplace, and is excited about the opportunity to help build something from the ground up.

If you are motivated, positive, dependable, and looking for a place where your contribution will genuinely matter, we would love to meet you and tell you more about MONT.

Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training

Work Location: In person