Lead Oral Surgical Assistant

Position Summary: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Central New Jersey is a well-established oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Mercerville, New Jersey, committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We're seeking an experienced Lead Surgical Assistant to support our oral surgeons and guide our surgical assisting team. You'll ensure an efficient workflow and exceptional patient care throughout the surgical process, while training and mentoring fellow assistants. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient comfort and safety, with strong technical skills, leadership ability, and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• Assist with dental and medical procedures and emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures.
• Maintain CPR certification and any current dental assistant certifications.
• Instruct patients in pre-op and post-op.
• Ensure all patients have reviewed and given appropriate consent prior to the doctor initiating surgical procedures.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Monitor patients for safety during and after administration of anesthetics, sedatives, and other medications administered in the office.
• Assist the chair side during the administration of nitrous oxide.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Instruct patients on post-operative and general oral health care as directed by the clinician.
• Take dental diagnostic X-rays and cone beam CT scans.
• Actively provide instruments and materials to the surgeon, as needed, during exams and procedures to help maintain patient comfort and the surgeon’s efficiency.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Must maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance following assigned schedule and time off policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Keep workspaces clean, presentable, and organized following office protocol.
• Equipment Maintenance - Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Take preliminary alginate and digital impressions and occlusal registrations. Create models (study casts) when indicated.
• Prepare for upcoming surgeries by putting together surgical trays and reviewing the details of each case.
• Polish custom healing abutments.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Other Essential Qualifications

• Time Management – Excels at directing one's own time and the time of others
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Leadership and Guidance – Ability to lead effectively
• Responds creatively and constructively with solutions to problems
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards
• Flexible and willing to perform the duties of others in their absence

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Moderate noise levels from dental and other office equipment
• Comfortable medical office/lab setting
• Exceptional hand-eye coordination and control to use dental implements for exams, provide surgeon assistance, and mix and/or place materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and lead a team effectively
• Near Vision - Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet) as required for mixing and placing materials on tools and in mouths
• Excellent communication skills - Talking and writing to others to convey information effectively
• Organizational Skills – Ability to create systems and order, break large goals down into achievable tasks
• Stress Management - Ability to maintain productivity and professionalism in a fast-paced environment and stressful situations
• Good reading comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Potential occupational exposure to trace amounts of nitrous oxide
• Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or G. E. D. Certificate
• Surgical assistant experience preferred
• Radiology Certification required

Benefits

• 401 (k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Allied OMS is a doctor-owned, doctor-led, and doctor-governed management services organization (MSO) in the oral and maxillofacial surgery space that combines the best of private practice with the best of private equity.

Leveraging decades of experience building platform businesses in the healthcare industry and collectively owned by member surgeons, private equity, and management consulting veterans, Allied OMS offers essential tools for maximizing practice value.

Grounded in clinical excellence, doctors in the Allied OMS network maintain essential roles in management, governance, and clinical practice and participate directly in the platform's growth. Seventy-five percent of the Allied OMS board of directors are doctor members, and Allied OMS doctors lead 100% of the platform's management committees.

Founded in 2020 in partnership with DuneGlass Capital, a healthcare services-focused independent sponsor, the Allied OMS network now includes 83 doctors serving patients from 49 locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.