Dental Assistant

Dentistry for Children and Adolescents; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Uniform and shoe allowance

Ten paid holidays after 90 days

Ten paid vacation days after one year

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dentistry for Children and Adolescents is seeking a friendly, reliable dental assistant to join our patient-focused team in Savannah. This full-time position operates Monday through Thursday with half-day Fridays on alternating weeks, offering a robust benefits package and a supportive environment for staff and patients alike.

The role requires strong communication, a patient friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and the stamina to meet the job's physical demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assistant certificate preferred per state regulations.
• A dental assistant certificate is preferred but not required where state regulations specify.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and break down operatories post-treatment.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Provide parents and patients with oral care instructions after treatment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Perform various office tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-friendly

Attention to detail

Stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certificate (preferred)

Job description

Dentistry for Children and Adolescents is a patient-oriented dental practice looking for a friendly, reliable, and outgoing dental assistant to join our team. You must enjoy working with kids, teenagers, and those with special needs. This is a full-time position that operates Monday through Thursday with half-day Fridays every alternate week. We provide a variety of benefits, including continuing education, health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, a uniform and shoe allowance, ten paid holidays after a 90-day probationary period, and ten paid vacation days after one year of employment.

We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills, a patient and friendly personality, attention to detail, and the stamina to meet the physical demands of the job.

• assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• setting up and breaking down operatories post-treatment
• taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
• providing parents and patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment
• educating patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• performing various office tasks as needed.

• A dental assistant certificate is preferred but not required where state regulations specify.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The position is located at our Savannah office at 5901 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405. This is a full-time position, and hourly pay is based on experience and on how well we feel you will complement our dental team, with a pay range of $16.50 to $19.00 per hour plus daily overtime for any hours worked beyond 8 hours. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) and 401(k) matching, dental insurance, an employee discount, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with no nights or weekends required.