Oral Surgical Assistant

Allied OMS; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Allied OMS in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to support our oral surgeons and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout procedures. The role also involves front desk duties such as greeting patients, scheduling surgeries, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will hold a Texas RDA license, CPR/BLS certification, and have at least 1 year of dental or oral surgery experience. Proficiency with dental software is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required; DAANCE certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of dental or oral surgery experience (including front desk and assisting).
• Proficiency in dental software is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk: Greet and check in patients; answer phones; schedule appointments; verify insurance; explain treatment plans and financial responsibilities.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in practice management software.
• Communicate effectively with referring offices, patients, and staff.
• Ensure front office remains organized and patient-ready.

Skills

Time Management

Active Listening

Creative problem solving

HIPAA confidentiality

OSHA safety adherence

Flexibility to cover others’ duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license

CPR/BLS certification

DAANCE preferred

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Position Summary

Fort Worth Oral Surgery is a well-established oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We're seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Surgical Assistant to support our oral surgeons, ensuring an efficient workflow and exceptional patient care throughout the surgical process. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient comfort and safety, with strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit.

Front Desk / Administrative

• Greet and check in patients warmly, ensuring a professional and caring first impression.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage the surgical calendar.
• Verify insurance coverage, collect co-pays, and explain treatment plans or financial responsibilities when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in our practice management software.
• Communicate effectively with referring offices, patients, and internal staff.
• Ensure the front office remains organized, clean, and patient-ready at all times.

Clinical / Surgical Assisting

• Prepare operatories and surgical trays for procedures including extractions, implants, and IV sedation cases.
• Provide chairside assistance during surgical procedures, including suctioning, instrument transfer, and patient monitoring.
• Sterilize instruments and follow OSHA and infection control standards meticulously.
• Take digital X-rays and CBCT scans as directed by the surgeon.
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients and assist with follow-up appointments.
• Track surgical supplies and assist in maintaining inventory levels.

Other Essential Qualifications

• Time Management: Excels at directing one's own time and the time of others
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Responds creatively and constructively with solutions to problems
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards
• Adheres to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards
• Flexible and willing to perform the duties of others in their absence

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Moderate noise levels from dental and other office equipment
• Comfortable medical office/lab setting
• Hand dexterity and typing skills to work with standard software programs provided

Experience And Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required; DAANCE certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of dental or oral surgery experience (including front desk and assisting).
• Proficiency in dental software is highly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

• 401 (k)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Allied OMS is a doctor-owned, doctor-led, and doctor-governed management services organization (MSO) in the oral and maxillofacial surgery space that combines the best of private practice with the best of private equity.

Leveraging decades of experience building platform businesses in the healthcare industry and collectively owned by member surgeons, private equity, and management consulting veterans, Allied OMS offers essential tools for maximizing practice value.

Grounded in clinical excellence, doctors in the Allied OMS network maintain essential roles in management, governance, and clinical practice and participate directly in the platform's growth. Seventy-five percent of the Allied OMS board of directors are doctor members, and Allied OMS doctors lead 100% of the platform's management committees.

Founded in 2020 in partnership with DuneGlass Capital, a healthcare services-focused independent sponsor, the Allied OMS network now includes 83 doctors serving patients from 49 locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.