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About the Role

At CDOMS, you'll become an integral part of a dedicated surgical team providing advanced oral and maxillofacial care in a high-performing specialty environment. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your surgical skills, work alongside highly experienced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and build a long-term career in specialty dentistry.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Previous dental/oral surgery assisting experience required
• Experience with wisdom teeth, surgical extractions, implants, and/or sedation strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background, reference, and employment verification requirements

Skills

• Oral surgery experience
• Surgical skills
• Advanced oral and maxillofacial care
• Wisdom teeth procedures
• Surgical extractions
• Dental implants
• IV sedation
• Bone grafting
• CBCT
• 3D imaging
• Digital charting
• Sterilization
• Infection control

Location

• Albany, NY
• Latham, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting education and applicable certifications preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $24-26+/hour

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Monthly/Performance Incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance (Full-Time)
• 401(k) with employer match (Full-Time)
• Benefits eligibility after 30 days (Full-Time)
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays (Full-Time)
• Paid sick time (Part-Time)
• Continuing education
• Hands-on learning
• Mentorship

About the Company

• Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (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.
• CDOMS is a proud affiliate of Affinity Dental Management.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.