Dental Assistant

Smile Jobs; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Disability

Uniform allowance

Time off

Job summary

Southern Oral Surgery is seeking an experienced chairside dental assistant to support our surgeons during procedures and help ensure a smooth patient experience across Fayetteville and Griffin.

Requirements include current BLS/CPR, chairside experience, the ability to stay calm under pressure, strong patient communication, and adherence to infection-control standards. Hourly pay based on experience (23–25 USD) with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Chairside dental assistant experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Strong patient communication and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with infection control standards and sterilization.
• Able to travel between Fayetteville and Griffin offices.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons during procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control throughout sessions.
• Assist with equipment setup and patient positioning.
• Communicate post-op instructions and discharge details.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant

BLS/CPR certified

Team player

Calm under pressure

Infection control

Patient communication

Reliable transportation

Tools

CBCT imaging

Panoramic imaging

Surgical setup knowledge

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!