Oral Surgery - Licensed Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Ready for something more than routine dentistry?
One of the Twin Cities’ most established, privately owned oral surgery practices is looking for a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an LDA who enjoys a fast-paced clinical setting, thrives on teamwork, and wants to expand their skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organized, dependable, and passionate about creating an excellent experience for every patient. If you enjoy staying busy, learning new skills, and being an important part of a surgical team, we’d love to meet you.
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) – Required
- Nitrous Oxide Certification – Required
- Oral Surgery experience – Preferred, but not required
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A patient-focused approach and commitment to high-quality care
What You’ll Do
As part of our clinical team, you’ll play an active role in delivering exceptional surgical care, including:
- Assisting surgeons during a variety of oral surgery procedures
- Preparing surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment
- Supporting patients before, during, and after procedures
- Taking diagnostic radiographs
- Maintaining accurate and thorough clinical documentation
- Following sterilization and infection-control protocols
- Working closely with your clinical team to keep the day running smoothly and efficiently
Why Join Our Team?
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team both inside and outside of work.
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Sick & Safe Time
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Uniforms Provided
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- Day shift
- 8-hour shifts
- Occasional overtime as needed
Work Location
- In-person
If you’re ready to take your dental assisting career into a fast-paced surgical environment and become part of an experienced, collaborative team, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Dental Assistant will assist surgeons during oral surgery procedures and prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment. They are also responsible for supporting patients throughout the surgical process and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) and hold a Nitrous Oxide Certification. While oral surgery experience is preferred, the role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental assistant | ranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$67k | Dental Assistant median $54k (middle half $49k–$62k)173 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in Minnesota | 115 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oral Surgery - Licensed Dental Assistant at OMS Specialists a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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