Dental Assistant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is inviting applications for a Dental Assistant focused on pediatric care. The role supports dentists, maintains equipment, and upholds strict infection control standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate will coordinate care for pediatric patients, assist with procedures, and manage sterilization and inventory across operating rooms and departments, ensuring patient safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pediatric dental procedures and techniques.
• Familiarity with infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care of the pediatric dental patient.
• Assist pediatric dentist and orthodontist according to Georgia Board of Dentistry requirements.
• Maintain dental equipment and instruments.
• Keep operatories, lab, and dark room clean per infection control guidelines.
• Maintain sterilization records for dental autoclave.
• Maintain logs of equipment maintenance.
• Maintain inventories of dental supplies.
• Manage inventories for dental cases in operating room with nursing staff.
• Maintain emergency supplies log on rotation.
• Assist hygienists with x-ray processor maintenance if needed.

Skills

Pediatric dental procedures

Infection control practices

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

6:30 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

States the responsibilities he/she will be expected to perform and against which he/she will be evaluated. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Experience in pediatrics
• Experience in operating room procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or eligible
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with standard pediatric dental procedures and techniques

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates care of the pediatric dental patient.
• Assists pediatric dentist and orthodontist according to the rules of the Georgia Board of Dentistry Chapter 150-0.
• Maintains dental equipment and instruments.
• Keeps operatories, lab, and dark room neat and clean in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Maintains records of sterilization for dental autoclave.
• Maintains logs of equipment maintenance.
• Maintains inventories of dental supplies.
• Maintains inventories of supplies for dental cases in operating room in conjunction with nursing personnel.
• Maintains emergency supplies log as scheduled on rotational basis.
• Assists hygienists in routine maintenance of x-ray processor if needed.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

5461 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family

Dental/Orthodontic