Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dr's. Grant & Conger Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant in Dalton, GA to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This is a full-time position with Benefits. Hours: M-Th 8-5 and Fri 8-2. 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. 

The following dental hygiene assisting duties are noted; however, other duties may be assigned:

• Distributes and collects completed documentation from patient including medical history.
• Sets up and breaks down treatment rooms, cleans & sterilizes treatment room.
• Sterilize & maintain equipment & instruments.
• Upholds office policy including HIPAA & OSHA
• Greets and escorts patients into operatories and escorts them out.
• Performs assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning & maintenance duties.
• Reviews medical history and inputs into CPS. Asks initial consult questions from patient, records information and takes intra-oral pictures for doctor.  Fills out exam notes as dictated by doctor.
• Ability to take clinically appropriate xrays.
• Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Completion of Dental Assisting Program Required
• X-ray Certification for the state of GA is Required

Legal Disclaimer:
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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