Dental Assistant

United Dental Corporation; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern periodontal practice in Stockbridge, GA seeks an experienced Dental Assistant to support patient care and office management. The role includes aiding with procedures, managing schedules, and ensuring sterilization standards. Candidates should hold relevant licenses and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 4% match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits like pet insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in clinical settings.
• Dependability and accountability are key traits.
• Ability to remain calm and handle issues constructively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and surgical procedures.
• Manage daily schedule to minimize patient wait times.
• Maintain treatment room cleanliness and sterilization.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

DA or RDA License

X-Ray Certificate

Job description

Who We Are: Eagles Landing Periodontics is a modern periodontal practice in the heart of Stockbridge, Georgia, serving our local and surrounding communities for over 12 years. Our unwavering commitment to our patients is grounded in our shared values of resilience, respect, curiosity and compassion – which guides all our interactions with team members, patients, partners and vendors. In our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients, we believe how we get there is as important as the final results.

Who You Are: You are an experienced and adaptable Dental Assistant, who partners well with fellow team members and doctors. You thrive in fast paced environments, ready to start your day when you arrive and are pleasantly surprised at the end of the day at how fast it went by. You get to know your patients by active listening and also have the ability to read non-verbal cues and adjust care accordingly. You are self-motivated, accountable and a lifelong learner.

• Patient Examination and Doctor Support: take impressions and x-rays as needed, chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment. Anticipate the Doctor’s needs and be fully prepared. Use creativity and imagination to ease and encourage anxious or timid patients.
• Periodontics Assistance: Assist doctor with surgical procedures related to gums, tissue, bone and implants by operating secondary and tertiary equipment required for a given procedure. Pre-read patients’ charts, chart new information or follow-up care requirements and anticipate procedural needs.
• Office and Patient Management: manage the days’ schedule, keeping a smooth flow of patients and minimizing patient wait times. Assist in front office administration, gather consent forms as required and understand patient insurance eligibility.
• Treatment room maintenance and sterilization.
• Promote Dental Health Education and aftercare to all patients, parents and guardians.
• Stay up to date on all compliance, safety and licensure training and requirements.

What You'll Bring:

• DA or RDA License, X-Ray Certificate and experience preferred.
• Ability to handle issues with no drama by seeking to resolve them with constructive action.
• Dependability as evidenced by consistently arriving to work on time for scheduled shift and completing work in a timely manner, meeting deadlines and following through on task and assignments.

• Full Opportunity (M-F, 7:30 am until 5:30 pm, Friday typically half days)
• From $20-$25 per hour depending on experience.
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays of you work more than 25 hours a week.
• Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts.
• We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
• Continuing education opportunities.