Dental Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Specialty Dental Brands•Coon Rapids, MN

17h

About The Position

Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable Lead Dental Assistant to support its oral surgery team. The practice provides oral and maxillofacial surgical care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and a positive patient experience. The role combines hands-on assistance to oral surgeons with leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations, including surgical workflows, instrument preparation, patient care, and safety standards. The Lead Dental Assistant will assist with consultations, procedures, and post-operative appointments; prepare patients, rooms, instruments, and equipment; support a range of oral surgery treatments; and assist with IV sedation and outpatient anesthesia within the scope of their training and credentials. The role also leads and develops clinical team members, coordinates assignments and patient flow, monitors inventory and room readiness, reinforces compliance standards, and partners with doctors and practice leadership to improve workflows and team performance.

Requirements

Current CPR/BLS certification and any required clinical credentials.
Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to train, coach, and motivate team members.
Comfort managing competing priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs, communicate effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a surgical environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous oral surgery or surgical dental assisting experience is strongly preferred.
Prior lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures, instruments, and clinical workflows.
Experience assisting with IV sedation or general anesthesia is preferred.
DAANCE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist oral surgeons during consultations, surgical procedures, and post-operative appointments.
Prepare patients, treatment rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for procedures.
Support procedures including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, extractions, and other oral surgery treatments.
Assist with IV sedation and outpatient anesthesia procedures within the scope of training and credentials.
Monitor patient comfort and assist with obtaining and documenting vital signs as trained and permitted.
Oversee instrument sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols.
Lead, mentor, train, and support dental assistants and clinical team members.
Coordinate daily clinical assignments and help maintain efficient patient flow.
Ensure treatment rooms and surgical areas are properly stocked, clean, and organized.
Monitor clinical inventory and communicate supply needs.
Help onboard and train new clinical team members.
Reinforce OSHA, HIPAA, and practice compliance standards.
Serve as a resource for clinical questions and assist with resolving day-to-day challenges.
Partner with doctors and practice leadership to improve clinical workflows and team performance.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.