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Affinity Dental Management

Surgical Assistant Tech

albany, NY

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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 matchBenefits 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 & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and build toward your next career step—including a pathway to Lead Dental Surgical Assistant.

Our team is growing. Come grow with us. Apply today to join CDOMS. Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is a proud affiliate of Affinity Dental Management, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background, reference, and employment verification requirements.

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Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage

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albany, NY, 12210, US

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