Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Uniform allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Oral Surgery is seeking an experienced chairside dental assistant to support our oral surgeons during procedures and contribute to a smooth patient experience. This role spans both Fayetteville and Griffin offices, requiring teamwork and adaptability.

Ideal candidates hold current BLS/CPR certification, excel in fast-paced clinical settings, and can travel between locations to meet patient needs. Training for surgical assisting is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chairside dental assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong team player who works well with providers and front/back office staff.
• 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 Fayetteville and Griffin offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and ensure a smooth patient experience.
• Support across Fayetteville and Griffin offices as needed.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant

BLS/CPR certification

Team player

Sterilization & infection control

Patient communication

Flexibility to travel between offices

Sedation/Anesthesia experience

Surgical setups knowledge

Radiography credential (GA Board)

CBCT/panoramic imaging

Willingness to learn

Tools

CBCT imaging

Panoramic imaging

Job description

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 874 Lanier Ave W 101 Fayetteville GA 30214 220 B West College Street Griffin GA 30224

Key qualifications

Experience as a chairside dental assistantCurrent BLSCPR certificationStrong team player who works well with providers and front and back office staffComfortable in a fast paced clinical environment staying calm under pressure and anticipating the surgeons needsKnowledge of sterilization OSHA and infection control standardsStrong patient communication skills including reassuring anxious patients and reviewing post op instructionsReliable transportation and flexibility to work between the Fayetteville and Griffin officesPreferred Experience assisting with sedation or anesthesia nitrous oxide or IV including patient monitoringFamiliarity with surgical setups for extractions implants and bone graftsRadiography credentials as required by the Georgia Board of DentistryExperience with CBCT or panoramic imagingWillingness to learn and grow into a surgical assisting role with training providedCompensation Hourly pay based on experience 23 25hrFull time benefits include medical vision dental disability uniform allowance and time offFull Time Schedule Monday Thursday 830 400If you thrive in a fast paced clinical environment and take pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience