Position Summary
An oral surgery Surgical Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to, those tasks outlined below. This position is full-time with available patient hours from 7:40am EDT/EST through 5:00pm EDT/EST Monday through Friday, weekly. Compensation is hourly starting at $23.00 to $27.00 with individual compensation offers commensurate with experience and seniority. The position requires full-time, in-office attendance at 801 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 2, Tampa, Florida 33603, with no potential for remote work when the office is closed to patient clinic services. Working hours or available working hours may vary by pay period according to the patient schedule --- forty (40) hours per week is not guaranteed with this position; however, all attempts will be made by the practice to ensure no fewer than thirty-six (36) hours per week.
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position are to function as a surgical scrub technician for outpatient surgical procedures completed by Dr. Orta or Dr. Diaz. This position will be responsible for the following:
- Capture radiographic imaging, including CBCT and Panoramic x-rays (may be subject to state law requiring a license to operate radiographic equipment)
- Use specialized equipment to complete specialized services, e.g. intraoral digital scanner, PRF/PRP centrifuge and cassette
- Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and/or chaperones as outlined by the Lead Surgical Assistant and/or operating surgeon(s)
- Assist in all surgical procedures as assigned by the Lead Surgical Assistant and/or operating surgeon(s)
- Place intravenous (IV) lines as indicated by the operating surgeon(s) (may be subject to state law requiring a license or certification to place IVs)
- Prepare, draw, and administer IV medications as ordered by the operating surgeon(s) (may be subject to state law indicating legally authorized personnel approved to manage and/or administer controlled substances)
- Act as a scribe to aid in case documentation, as requested or authorized
- Collect and document, or assist in the collection of, patient medical histories, including medical conditions, allergies, and medications to ensure a comprehensive patient history
- Ensure all operatories are properly stocked and set-up prior to surgery and/or consultation
- Assemble surgical trays as required by the scheduled types of service in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Sterilize surgical equipment following use in accordance with both practice and company SOP, and federal regulations applicable to sterilization protocol, materials, or equipment
- Clean and/or sterilize operatories and consultation rooms following each appointment in accordance with practice and company SOP, and federal regulations applicable to maintaining a clean, healthy clinical environment for employees and patients
- Maintain a clean and organized sterilization laboratory and other clinical workspaces
- Execute exceptional patient care in accordance with practice SOPs, state and/or federal regulations, and direction from the surgeon(s)
- Demonstrate competent use of the Practice Management Software (PMS) as required by this position and direction from practice and/or company leadership
- Manage bi-weekly timecard submission via Paylocity
- Uphold HIPAA and OSHA Compliance as directed by the Office Manager, Lead Surgical Assistant and/or managing surgeon(s); may extend to ensuring ACLS/BLS/PALS training is completed per state licensing requirements
- Attend all required training sessions, whether in-service, off-site, or virtual
- Attend all practice-wide and parent-company-level meetings as scheduled by Dr. Falender or Forge Specialty Partners team
- Keep current with oral surgery industry best practices and standards, and adapt existing workflows and strategies to stay relevant
In-practice Network
Surgical Assistants will report directly to the Lead Surgical Assistant and managing surgeon(s). It may also be appropriate that the Office Manager provides direction and upholds accountability in the absence of, or in addition to, the Lead Surgical Assistant.
HR matters not resolved within the practice management hierarchy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources for Forge Specialty Partners. This position has no direct reports.
Qualifications
The practice will expect that an applicant for the Surgical Assistant position has the following qualifications to ensure success:
Required
- High School diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED) certificate
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification
- Basic Life-saving (BLS) Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Advanced degrees and/or certificates in a related field
- State License – Radiography (subject to state requirements), required within 90 days of hire
- Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) Completion, required within 6 months of hire
- Nitrous Oxide Examination Completion, optional
- Intravenous Line Placement Examination and/or Course Completion, optional
- Spanish fluency or proficiency, strongly preferred
- 1+ years of oral surgery or other dental specialty experience, preferred
Special Indication: This position is involved with direct patient contact and will encounter a daily risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The company will provide a Hepatitis vaccine at no cost to clinical team members upon employment --- this is optional. Declining the offer for a Hepatitis vaccine will be documented. Some medical history may be required to be stored in the employee file for those in clinical positions as directed by OSHA regulations.
Company Summary
Forge Specialty Partners (Forge) is the parent company of Orta Oral Surgery (OOS). Dr. Robert Orta is the owner-clinician of OOS and is responsible for clinical and operational activities of the practice with support from the Forge platform. Dr. Daili Diaz is an associate board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon working in the same location.
Forge Specialty Partners
Forge Specialty Partners is a DSO that understands the pressures and responsibilities of running a successful specialty dental practice because it is what we do every day. The platform is designed to execute a flexible, tailored approach to the affiliation process by offering a la carte operational support that respects the owner-clinician desire to maintain a legacy without the continued demands of running a business as a sole proprietor.
Without sacrificing autonomy, the Forge platform capitalizes on economies of scale led and directed by owners who understand the reality of exceptional patient care, delivered daily, at the lowest possible cost to the business. The a la carte support structure allows owner-clinicians to identify areas of opportunity within their own business and markets at a time that is right for them, resulting in improved agility to respond to changes in the patient population, dental industry, and economic or political environment.
Orta Oral Surgery
Orta Oral Surgery was founded by Dr. Antonio Castro in 1965. In 2001, Dr. Castro transferred ownership of the practice to Dr. Orta while continuing his work in the practice until 2009. Under Dr. Orta’s leadership, the practice has expanded to become a premier provider of oral and maxillofacial surgery services in the greater Tampa Bay region. Joining the practice in 2025 is Dr. Daili Diaz who will bring with her an expanded scope of service to include dental implant procedures, further broadening access to oral and maxillofacial surgery care in the region.
The mission has remained unchanged since 1965: deliver the highest quality of oral and maxillofacial surgery care in a welcoming and compassionate environment. The top priority is patient comfort.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
