Lead DA Surgical Assistant

At Morton Dental Group, we do dentistry differently.

We are building a premier, relationship-driven dental organization focused on exceptional patient experiences, operational excellence, professionalism, leadership, and long-term success for our team. Our vision is to raise the standard for private practice dentistry across Middle Tennessee by creating an environment where both patients and team members genuinely thrive.

Our offices are modern, high-tech, fast-paced, and designed not only for excellent patient experiences, but also to help our team succeed operationally and professionally every day.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Real work-life balance: 4 clinical days, no nights and no weekends
• A team-first culture where people support each other
• High standards of patient care. We do things the right way.
• Shared accountability. Everyone in our practices is held to the same standard.
• Ongoing training and education, including advanced surgical learning
• Real career development, with leadership opportunities in a growing organization
• Life-changing cases. You'll help patients get their smiles, confidence and quality of life back.
• Benefits: health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k)
• Paid time off