Lead DA Surgical Assistant

Morton Dental Group; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Morton Dental Group in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Implant & Surgery Assistant to own the surgical process from prep to post-op. You’ll work chairside with the doctor during implants, All-on-X, and complex cases, and you’ll train and mentor assistants while improving clinical workflows.

This role offers a structured, team-first environment with 4 clinical days, no nights, no weekends, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid dental assisting experience, including oral surgery, implants or complex surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside in surgery and support the doctor during implant placement and complex procedures.
• Own surgical prep and ensure rooms, instruments and materials are ready for each case.
• Care for patients before and after surgery with pre-op and post-op calls.

Skills

Oral surgery experience

Implants experience

Chairside surgery

Leadership potential

Communication

Job description

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.

Lead Implant & Surgery Assistant

Assist at the Highest Level of Dentistry

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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

What You'll Get From Us

• 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