Dental Assistant Job in Jackson, Georgia

(Job ID: 523428)

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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant We are seeking a competent dental assistant to make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and take administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized and pay great attention to detail. They should also be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities *Welcome customers in the dental office *Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort *Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed *Sterilize instruments according to regulations *Assist the dentist with patient dental procedures *Undertake lab tasks as instructed *Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions *Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked *Schedule appointments *Maintain accurate patient records Skills *Proven experience as dental assistant *Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods *Knowledge of a variety of dental procedures, i.e. endo, ortho, extractions, crown, bridge *Ability to take impressions, make temporaries, pack cord *Ability to scan patient for ortho cases and same day crowns *Understanding of health and safety regulations *Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks *Good computer skills *Excellent communication and people skills *Attention to detail *Well-organized and reliable Education and Experience *High school diploma, required *Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, strongly preferred *Additional certification or training is an asset *Dentrix Ascend experience, preferred *CEREC experience, preferred **Please note our Jackson location is set to open in June 2025. Training and early employment will take place at our Stockbridge location.