Dental Surgical Assistant

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Full Time Albany, NY, US

Grow Your Surgical Assisting Career with CDOMS

Our surgical team is growing! Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (CDOMS) is hiring experienced Dental Surgical Assistants for both full-time and part-time opportunities in Albany and Latham, NY.

If you have oral surgery experience and are ready for a role where you can strengthen your surgical skills, work alongside highly experienced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and build a long-term career in specialty dentistry, we’d love to meet you.

At CDOMS, you won't simply assist - you'll become an integral part of a dedicated surgical team providing advanced oral and maxillofacial care in a high-performing specialty environment.

• Competitive Pay:$24-26+/hour, based on experience and certifications
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: A bonus just for joining our growing team
• Monthly/
  
  Performance Incentives:
  
  Additional opportunities to be rewarded for your contributions
• PT or FT Opportunities: Choose the schedule that best fits your needs
• Career Path to Lead DSA: Build your skills with opportunities to advance into a Lead Dental Surgical Assistant position
• Dedicated Surgical Teams: Work within an established clinical structure designed to support efficient, high-quality surgical care
• Experienced Oral Surgeons: Work side‑by‑side with highly skilled Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and gain valuable exposure to advanced surgical procedures
• Hands‑On Surgical
  
  Experience:
  
  Assist with wisdom teeth, surgical extractions, dental implants, IV sedation, bone grafting, and other oral surgery procedures
• Professional Development: Continuing education, hands‑on learning, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your surgical expertise
• Modern Surgical Technology: Work with CBCT, 3D imaging, digital charting, and fully equipped surgical operatories
• Stability & Patient Demand: Join an established specialty practice with a strong referral network and consistent surgical volume

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match
  • Benefits eligibility after 30 days

• Albany: 7 Southwoods Boulevard, Suite 1, Albany, NY 12211
• Latham: 11 Century Hill Drive, Suite 200, Latham, NY 12110

• Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM
• Friday: 8AM-2PM
• Lunch: 1-2PM Monday-Thursday

Full-time and part-time schedules are available within practice hours.

• Prepare surgical operatories, instruments, equipment, and patient charts for procedures
• Provide chairside assistance during oral surgery procedures, including wisdom teeth and surgical extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and IV sedation
• Support surgeons and anesthesia teams throughout procedures
• Monitor patient comfort and assist with vitals and recovery protocols within your training and scope
• Sterilize instruments and maintain strict surgical infection-control standards
• Capture digital imaging and support accurate clinical documentation
• Educate patients and caregivers on pre-and post-operative instructions
• Maintain surgical supplies, implant materials, and treatment-room inventory
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, assistants, and administrative team members to keep surgical days running efficiently

• Experience with wisdom teeth, surgical extractions, implants, and/or sedation strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting education and applicable certifications preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong understanding of sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Calm, confident, and compassionate approach to surgical patient care
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a highly coordinated surgical team

CDOMS has served the Greater Capital Region for more than 40…