Lead Surgical Assistant

Our office, Lakes Region Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center - Gilford, is seeking a talented Lead Surgical Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. This is a leadership role that combines advanced surgical assisting with team coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.

We are looking for someone who is skilled in surgical procedures, confident in guiding a team, and passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Your Responsibilities

As a Lead Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in both clinical and operational success. You will support the surgeon during procedures, oversee daily clinical operations, and mentor the surgical assisting team to maintain high standards of care. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Assist the surgeon chairside, anticipating needs throughout each procedure.
• Monitor and record patient vitals; ensure patient comfort and safety before, during, and after surgery.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and support to patients and families.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and surgical equipment, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Manage supply orders, inventory levels, and vendor coordination to keep operations running smoothly.
• Lead and train surgical assistants, setting expectations for patient care, safety, and productivity.
• Coordinate schedules and workflows to maintain efficiency in the surgical team.
• Support administrative or scheduling needs when necessary to optimize patient flow.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.  

Your Background

You are an experienced surgical assistant who thrives in a leadership role, balancing hands-on patient care with the responsibility of guiding a team. You are dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and driven to maintain excellence in every surgical procedure.

You Bring The Following:

• At least 6 years of surgical assisting experience (specialty dental or oral surgery preferred).
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization, and safety protocols.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to monitor vitals and support sedation procedures where permitted.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing inventory and supplies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma required; certification from an accredited dental or surgical assisting program preferred.
• Active state radiology license (if required by law).

Why You Should Join Our Team  

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.  

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.  

Your Benefits & Perks 

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage  
• Principal PPO Dental Insurance  
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy  
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability  
• Pet Insurance Coverage 
• 401(k) 
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off  
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment  
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork 

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission. 

Position Base Pay Range$24—$35 USDSpecialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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