Dental Assistant

Howard-Family-Dental; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard-Family-Dental in Pooler, GA is seeking a friendly dental assistant to support daily patient care in a busy practice. You will help prepare treatment rooms, sterilize and hand instruments, and assist the dentist, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates hold CPR/X-ray certification, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate strong communication skills and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• CPR/X-ray certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area; assist the dentist by passing instruments and providing suction as needed.
• Complete clinical notes before dismissing patients.

Skills

Instrument sterilization

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/X-ray certification

Job description

Your Role:

• Prepare the treatment room for patients
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
• Completes Clinical notes before dismissing patients

What We Are Looking for:

• CPR/X-ray certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.