Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Uniform allowance

Time off

Job summary

Southern Oral Surgery, a busy surgical practice in Griffin, GA, seeks an experienced chairside dental assistant to support procedures across Fayetteville and Griffin offices.

Responsibilities include patient comfort, sterile technique, and assisting with sedation or anesthesia as needed. Full-time, benefits offered; hourly pay based on experience, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a chairside dental assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Strong teamwork with providers and front/back staff.

Responsibilities

• Support oral surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and infection control.
• Assist with patient comfort and post-op instructions.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant

BLS/CPR certification

Team player

Sterilization/OSHA

Patient communication

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!