The Smilist·Village of Colonie, New York
The assistant is responsible for preparing patients for treatment and assisting doctors to ensure efficient dental care. They must maintain a sterile environment and manage operatory supply levels and tray setups.
At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care. Must be willing to float to multiple locations!
The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a dental assistant with specific experience in oral surgery. Proficiency with dental instruments and equipment is required, and experience with Dentrix is preferred.
Market context
New York oral surgery practices commonly look for dental assistants who can support fast-paced surgical workflows and maintain strong clinical accuracy. This role is competitive because employers want prior surgical assisting experience, proficiency with 3D scanning and digital radiography, and any required state certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight hands-on oral surgery experience in your application.
