Lead Dental Assistant

Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable Lead Dental Assistant to join our established oral surgery team! Our practice is committed to providing exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and an outstanding experience. We are looking for a confident clinical leader who enjoys mentoring others, supporting surgeons, and helping maintain an organized, efficient, and high-performing clinical team.

Website: https://associatedoms.com/

What You'll Do

As the Lead Dental Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our oral surgeons and overseeing daily clinical operations. You will provide hands-on surgical assistance while serving as a leader and resource for the clinical team. You will help ensure surgical workflows, instrument preparation, patient care, and safety standards are consistently maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 your 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous oral surgery or surgical dental assisting experience strongly preferred

• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures, instruments, and clinical workflows

• Experience assisting with IV sedation or general anesthesia preferred

• DAANCE certification preferred

• 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

• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented

What Makes You Successful:

You are a confident, hands-on leader who takes pride in supporting both your team and the doctors you work alongside. You have strong clinical knowledge, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and understand the importance of preparation, communication, and attention to detail in a surgical environment. You enjoy coaching and developing others, leading by example, and maintaining high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Join an established oral surgery practice providing comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical care

• Work alongside experienced oral surgeons and skilled clinical professionals

• Take on a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on team development and daily operations

• Support a variety of surgical procedures and continue building your clinical expertise

• Be part of a team that prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care

• Help create a positive, collaborative environment where team members are supported and encouraged to grow

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off