Dental Assistant-Brunswick

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a dental assistant to support a school-based dental prevention program within the Coastal Health District. You will assist the dentist and hygienist, take X-rays, educate clients on oral hygiene, and help with administrative duties and record-keeping.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with relevant dental experience or a dental assisting degree with one year of experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years of experience in a dental setting, or a vocational/technical degree in dental assisting with one year of experience.
• One year of experience at the Dental Assistant 2 level or equivalent is acceptable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Take X-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
• Instruct clients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Prepare clients, sterilize instruments, set up trays, assist during dental treatment, and clean the room.
• Record monthly data and assist with school-based program activities including sealants and health education.
• Assist with administrative duties of the Oral Health Program including intake and scheduling.
• Maintain patient records following HIPAA and clinical guidelines.
• Comply with infection control protocols and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting

Job description

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Provides support for school based dental prevention program

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist and dental hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Takes x-rays as prescribed by dentist
• Instructs a client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Prepares clients, sterilizes instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, assists dentist during dental treatment, and cleans room
• Records monthly data
• Assists with all aspects of school-based program including sealants, dental health education programs, and health fairs
• Assists with administrative duties of Oral Health Program including intake process and scheduling appointments
• Records treatment information in client records
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in a dental setting; or a Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant; or one (1) year experience at the lower level Dental Asst 2 (HCS011) or position equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit - https://www.CHD.org/

Application Process

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Background Checks

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen