Lead DA Surgical Assistant

MORTON DENTAL GROUP•Madison, AL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Morton Dental Group is a doctor-owned and doctor-led organization known for advanced implant and surgical dentistry. Our team holds itself to the highest standards in the region. We're growing, and we're looking for a skilled, experienced dental assistant to lead our implant and surgery department in Huntsville. This isn't a typical assisting job. You'll be the doctor's right hand during surgery and implant placement, and you'll own the surgical process from start to finish: before the patient arrives, in the chair and after they go home. If you plan ahead, notice what others miss and take pride in a surgical day that runs perfectly, this role was built for you.

Requirements

Solid dental assisting experience, including oral surgery, implants or complex surgical cases
Confidence and skill working chairside with a doctor during surgery
Initiative, with a habit of planning ahead and solving problems before they happen
A strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
Warm, clear communication with patients, doctors and the team
A desire to lead, teach and keep growing

Responsibilities

Assist chairside in surgery. Support the doctor during implant placement, All-on-X, extractions and other complex procedures, anticipating each step before it's needed.
Own surgical prep. Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment and materials so every case starts ready and runs smoothly.
Care for patients before and after surgery. Make pre-op and post-op calls, and give anxious patients comfort and reassurance at every stage.
Coordinate with labs. Manage case timelines and communication so restorations arrive on schedule.
Manage supplies. Keep surgical inventory stocked, organized and ordered ahead of demand.
Uphold back-of-house standards. Lead on infection control, sterilization, safety and clinical organization.
Lead and develop the team. Train and mentor assistants, support onboarding and help improve clinical systems and workflows.