Dental Assistant

Our 2 doctor boutique general dentistry practice is looking for a Dental Assistant with a cheerful, positive personality to join our team located in Fayetteville, GA 30214. The ideal Dental Assistant is preferred to have dental assisting experience but will consider a recent graduate from a formal dental assisting program with their X-ray license for the state of GA.

Must have strong communication skills and willing to help patients. We provide benefits and a nice work environment. This is a full-time opportunity with benefits. 

Hour: Mon, Tues, Wed 7:30-5:30 Thurs 7:30-2:30

• Prepare treatment rooms for patients according to established procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Offer information to patients and staff by addressing inquiries and fulfilling requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Preserve patient appearance and chewing function by creating temporary restorations and maintaining removable appliances through cleaning and polishing.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Record dental care services by documenting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Stay updated on professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational workshops, reviewing publications, building personal networks, and engaging in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must possess an X-ray license
• Experience as a Dental Assistant or completion of a formal Dental Assistant program

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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