Now Hiring - Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant & Front Office Coordinator

NOW HIRING – JOIN OUR TEAM!

LONE STAR ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY | CASTROVILLE, TX

Lone Star Oral & Facial Surgery is growing, and we are looking for two exceptional team members to join our practice:

• Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant
• Front Office / Patient Care Coordinator

We are an independent, surgeon-owned oral & maxillofacial surgery practice, not a corporate dental group. We take pride in providing personalized, compassionate care & creating an environment where our patients feel comfortable, informed, & genuinely cared for.

We are looking for dependable, positive, team-oriented individuals who take pride in their work & want to grow with our practice.

EXPERIENCED ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT

Starting Pay: From $35,000 per year, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced & highly motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing clinical team.

Would prefer candidates to have previous chairside experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Experience working directly with an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon or Periodontist in a private practice, hospital, or surgical setting is a plus.

The right candidate will play an important role in preparing patients for surgery, assisting the surgeon during procedures, supporting IV sedation and surgical workflow, & ensuring our patients feel comfortable & well cared for before, during, and after treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, & materials for procedures
• Assist the surgeon chairside during oral & maxillofacial surgery procedures
• Assist with surgical extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, & related procedures
• Assist with IV sedation procedures & patient monitoring
• Support efficient & safe surgical workflow
• Take digital radiographs & assist with CBCT imaging
• Prepare patients for procedures & help reduce patient anxiety
• Provide clear post-operative instructions & patient education
• Follow sterilization & infection-control protocols
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Assist with inventory monitoring & supply management
• Help maintain organized, properly stocked surgical operatories
• Work collaboratively with the surgeon, clinical team, & front office

Required Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) license
• Minimum 2 years of chairside dental surgery experience
• Prefer experience working directly with an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon or Periodontist
• Experience assisting with surgical extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, & IV sedation
• Knowledge of OMS instrumentation, surgical protocols, sterilization, & patient monitoring
• Strong understanding of infection-control standards
• Ability to work efficiently & remain focused in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Highly organized & detail-oriented
• Positive attitude & patient-first mindset
• Team-oriented & willing to contribute wherever needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CBCT imaging & digital workflows
• Experience with inventory & surgical supply management
• Experience training or mentoring other clinical team members
• Leadership mindset & willingness to take initiative

FRONT OFFICE / PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Starting Pay: From $30,000 per year, based on experience

Our front office team is the first & last impression our patients have of our practice. We are looking for someone who is warm, professional, highly organized, & comfortable helping patients navigate their appointments, treatment, insurance, and financial information.

Previous dental, oral surgery, medical, or healthcare front-office experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic, professionalism, excellent communication skills, & a desire to learn.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly & professionally
• Answer & manage incoming phone calls
• Schedule consultations, surgeries, & follow-up appointments
• Check patients in & out
• Verify & update patient demographics & insurance information
• Assist patients with registration forms & required documentation
• Verify dental & medical insurance benefits
• Prepare & explain treatment estimates & patient financial information
• Collect patient payments & accurately document transactions
• Assist with insurance claims & follow-up as needed
• Obtain referrals, authorizations, & necessary records
• Communicate professionally with referring dental & medical offices
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Protect patient confidentiality & follow HIPAA requirements
• Help maintain an organized & efficient daily schedule
• Work closely with the surgeon & clinical team to provide an exceptional patient experience

The Ideal Candidate

• Dependable & punctual
• Friendly, welcoming, & patient-focused
• Professional in appearance & communication
• Highly organized & detail-oriented
• Comfortable communicating with patients by phone & in person
• Able to multitask & prioritize responsibilities
• Comfortable with computers & learning our dental software
• Able to communicate professionally with insurance companies & referring offices
• Willing to help wherever needed
• A positive, team-oriented person who contributes to a supportive office culture
• Interested in learning & growing with our practice

Dental or medical front-office experience is preferred.

WHY JOIN LONE STAR ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY?

We believe the people on our team are an important part of the patient experience.

As a member of Lone Star Oral & Facial Surgery, you will have the opportunity to work in a:

• Surgeon-owned, independent practice
• Small, personalized team environment
• State-of-the-art oral surgery practice
• Professional & supportive workplace
• Patient-focused practice where quality of care comes first
• Collaborative environment where every team member matters
• Growing practice with opportunities to learn & take on additional responsibility

We are looking for individuals who want to become an important part of our practice—not simply fill a position.

If you are dependable, professional, positive, hardworking, & committed to providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Health insurance authorizations • In-person patient registration • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Spanish • Patient follow-up care • Teamwork • Health insurance claim processing • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Private practice experience • HIPAA compliance • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Phone communication • Medical insurance coverage verification • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental receptionist • Greeting customers • Health insurance customer support • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • Dental insurance • Patient demographics • HIPAA • Full-time • Yearly pay • Operating room preparation • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • English • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Healthcare referral management • One-on-one patient counseling • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Attention to detail • Operating room inventory management • Clinical training • Clinical staff mentoring • Team training • Registered Dental Assistant • Perioperative Care • Clinical documentation • Patient billing • Dental equipment • Sterile processing inventory management • Operating medical imaging equipment • Health insurance referral requirements • Medical assisting • Patient sedation monitoring • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical imaging • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Care coordination • Procedural Sedation • 2 years • Communication skills • Office phone management • Patient observation • Patient collections management • Collaboration with surgical teams