Dental Assistant 2 - Mobile Dental Practice

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel across 26 counties

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 for a Mobile Dental Practice. Based at East Central Regional Hospital – Gracewood Campus, this role requires daily travel across 26 rural counties in Region 2 and involves chairside assistance, infection control, and patient education.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, documenting care in the EMR, and supporting a mobile clinic team in a dynamic setting. A valid GA driver’s license and flexibility to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year of dental setting experience, or a Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting with 6 months of experience, or 1 year at lower level.
• Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
• Ability to travel daily across a multi-county region and operate mobile clinic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare, transfer, and stock tools and materials during clinical care.
• Maintain infection control standards and document treatment notes in the EMR system.

Skills

Special Populations Experience

Front Desk Operations

Travel Flexibility

Teamwork & Collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Dental Assistant 2 - Mobile Dental Practice

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001657

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00

Location: Based at East Central Regional Hospital – Gracewood Campus (Augusta, GA) – Daily Travel across 26 Rural Counties within DBHDD’s Region 2 Area

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Chairside Assistance

• Provide dental assistance during examinations, preventative treatments, and restorative or surgical procedures
• Prepare, transfer, and anticipate tool and material needs during clinical care
• Maintain a clear operating field using suction wands, air-water syringes, and cotton rolls

Infection Control and Operational Readiness

• Sanitize instruments, equipment, and treatment space strictly adhering to state, federal and departmental standards and regulations
• Prepare, stock, and disinfect treatment space between patient visits to ensure optimal workflow
• Accurately document treatment notes, chart dental findings, and log patient interactions in the electronic medical records system

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Advise and instruct patients, care givers, and facility staff regarding preventive oral care, treatment plans, and ongoing oral hygiene management
• Utilize sensory-friendly and adaptive communication approaches tailored to adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position requires active physical mobility and comfort with traveling and operating equipment outside of a standard office setting
• Vehicle Operation & Travel: Operate a mobile clinic vehicle (16-foot box truck equipped with a Tommy Gate), including fueling and routine operational checks
• Equipment Transport: Push and pull wheeled dental unit carts from parking lots into partner facilities; carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds
• Patient Transfers: Assist team members in safely transferring patients (including individuals with high BMI) from wheelchairs or scooters to the dental chair (training provided)
• Clinical Demands: Remain standing or sitting for prolonged periods during procedures; perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements typical of clinical dentistry; maneuver body positions as needed to accomplish clinical tasks
• Environmental Exposure: Experience variable outdoor temperature conditions during equipment loading, unloading, and site transitions

Qualifications & Credentials

• Driver's License: Valid Georgia Driver’s License (willingness to drive the mobile clinic truck; training provided)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Special Populations Experience: Work experience serving individuals with intellectual, developmental, or complex physical and behavioral needs
• Experience managing front desk operations
• Travel Flexibility: Flexibility to travel daily across the 26-county region, with availability for occasional overnight trips to other regions in Georgia as needed
• Collaborative and Cohesive Focus: Engage in strong teamwork and cross-functional communication with the mobile healthcare staff to streamline daily operations and resolve complex care delivery challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a dental setting; or Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience as a dental assistant, or one (1) year experience at the lower level Dental Asst 1 (HCS010) or position equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the State of Georgia

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