Dental Assistant

Dr. Blankenship; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Uniform allowance

Time off

Job summary

Southern Oral Surgery in Fayetteville/Griffin is seeking an experienced chairside dental assistant to support our oral surgeons during procedures and ensure a smooth, positive patient experience across both offices.

The ideal candidate represents a strong team player with current BLS/CPR certification, solid knowledge of sterilization and infection control, and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced clinical environment while communicating clearly with patients.

Qualifications

• Experience as chairside dental assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong teamwork with providers and staff.
• Comfortable in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards.
• Strong patient communication and post-op instructions.
• Reliable transport and ability to work across two offices.

Responsibilities

• Support oral surgeons during procedures as chairside assistant.
• Ensure a smooth, efficient patient experience.
• Collaborate with front and back office staff to maintain workflow.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant

BLS/CPR certification

Team player

Calm under pressure

Sterilization & infection control

Patient communication

Travel flexible Fayetteville/Griffin

Tools

CBCT imaging

Panoramic imaging

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Southern Oral Surgery

Southern Oral Surgery is a busy, patient-focused oral surgery practice, we are looking for an experienced chairside dental assistant who is interested in a surgical assistant role. This position supports our oral surgeons during procedures and helps ensure a smooth, efficient patient experience. The role will work across both our Fayetteville and Griffin offices:

220 B West College Street Griffin, GA 30224

• Experience as a chairside dental assistant
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong team player who works well with providers and front and back office staff
• Comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, staying calm under pressure and anticipating the surgeon's needs
• Knowledge of sterilization, OSHA, and infection control standards
• Strong patient communication skills, including reassuring anxious patients and reviewing post-op instructions
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work between the Fayetteville and Griffin offices

Preferred

• Experience assisting with sedation or anesthesia (nitrous oxide or IV), including patient monitoring
• Familiarity with surgical setups for extractions, implants, and bone grafts
• Radiography credentials as required by the Georgia Board of Dentistry
• Experience with CBCT or panoramic imaging
• Willingness to learn and grow into a surgical assisting role, with training provided

Compensation

• Hourly pay based on experience (23-25/hr)
• Full time benefits include medical, vision, dental, disability, uniform allowance, and time off

Full-Time Schedule

• Monday -Thursday 8:30-4:00

If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and take pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience, we want to hear from you!