Dental Assistant - Southern Dental Alliance - Fayetteville, GA

Permanent Dentist Job

Fayetteville, GA

Job Description

Coweta Dentistry ( Ruth Drive Location) is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!

As a Dental Assistant, you will ensure the Dentists are set up for success before interfacing with patients and during patient procedures. The DA communicates to the Dentist – the patients’ needs/requests and other education, procedures, diagnosis, and treatment-related matters before treatment. The DA performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, in addition to performing work chair-side as the Dentist examines and treats patients, and works proactively to ensure Dentist's clinical/hygiene needs are met. The DA is responsible for making patients comfortable as they are seated in the dental chair, preparing patients for treatment, and obtaining accurate patient dental records. The DA is responsible for handing instruments and materials to the Dentist and also responsible for keeping the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. The DA is responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be detail-oriented and organized
Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and desktop publishing
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Education and Experience

1 year experience as a Dental or Medical Assistant.
Certified Dental Assistant.
Use of dental/medical technology.
Ability to connect with patients.
Driven and works with a sense of urgency.
Has the ability to multi-task.
Professional, courteous, and approachable demeanor.
Cerac Experience

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Current CPR certification.
The employee must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.?
Employees may be required to submit to an annual Tuberculosis (TB) and Rubella screening.

We Offer

Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential
Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage offered
Accident Coverage & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
ID theft protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts

VSM Management, LLC dba Southern Dental Alliance and all relevant Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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