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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Salary Range: $26.50 - $41.50
Union Position
No
Department Details
Summary
Assists operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance with applicable safety laws and regulations.
Job Description
Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe procedure with optimal results for the patient. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment, takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied, and assist with patient positioning when necessary. Administers preoperative medications and reports the responses of patients to assigned surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Qualifications
Position requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant school
- Registered as a Dental Assistant in North Dakota at time employment begins
- Is willing to obtain national certification through the Dental Assisting National Board, within 1 year of employment
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked Oct 23, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
Based in Sioux Falls, SDHires in 9 statesPay on its listings: posted on most listings
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