Surgical Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Dental Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Maple Grove, MN

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.

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:

• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrumentx-rays, preparing materials, andassistingwith 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 andmaintainingall 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 OSHArequiredtrainings 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 anyadditionalresponsibilities 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off