Clinical Surgical Assistant

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.

Why Join CDOMS?

• 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
• Consistent Daytime
  
  Hours:
  
  No late evenings or weekends
• 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

Compensation Package

Full-Time Team Members:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match
  • Benefits eligibility after 30 days
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

Part-Time Team Members:

• Paid sick time

Location & Schedule

Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

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

Practice

Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM
• Friday: 8AM-2PM
• Lunch: 1-2PM Monday-Thursday
• No evenings or weekends

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

Your Role as a Dental Surgical Assistant

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Previous dental/oral surgery assisting experience required
• 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

Build More Than Experience - Build Your Career

CDOMS has served the Greater Capital Region for more than 40 years, providing advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical care in a modern specialty environment. Our Albany and Latham teams combine experienced surgeons, dedicated clinical support, advanced technology, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

For the right Dental Surgical Assistant, this is an opportunity to deepen your surgical expertise, learn from accomplished Oral &…