Dental Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is seeking a skilled and dependable Dental Assistant to join our well-established specialty practice. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, professional, and patient-focused environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to supporting high-quality surgical care and patient comfort.
Website: Associated OMS
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What You'll Do
Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting dentists by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during dental procedures. They maintain accurate patient records and educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to ensuring a smooth, efficient, and patient-focused dental practice.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Preparing Patients for Dental Work
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument x-rays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Assisting the dentist with procedures when necessary
Providing Great Patient Care
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs
- Upholding equipment standards/protecting and maintaining all dental tools in the practice
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Maintaining all HIPAA and OSHA required trainings and compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
- Be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
- Possess great understanding of dental terminology
- Have excellent communication and written skills
- Have excellent public relations skills
- Work well with patients and team
- Demonstrates experience in delivering exceptional, high level customer service
Committed to punctuality with a consistent record of arriving on time and willing to stay late when necessary to support team needs
Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined
What Makes You Successful
- You genuinely care about providing an exceptional patient experience.
- You are dependable, organized, and prepared.
- You anticipate needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
- You maintain composure and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- You communicate clearly and work well with doctors and fellow team members.
- You take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and professional clinical environment.
- You are eager to learn, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to the success of the practice.
Why Join Us?
We believe our team members are at the heart of exceptional patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a positive and rewarding workplace.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting dentists during surgical procedures. They also maintain accurate patient records, monitor vital signs, and provide patients with postoperative instructions and oral hygiene education.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have at least one year of dental assisting experience and a strong understanding of dental terminology. Excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to maintaining HIPAA and OSHA compliance are required.
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons at Specialty Dental Brands a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
