Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro, Lab & Radiology

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support students, residents and faculty in delivering patient care. You will provide chairside assistance across emergency, restorative, endodontic and surgical procedures, prepare operatories, and assist with laboratory tasks.

You will operate radiographic equipment, manage infection control, stock supplies, and coordinate patient scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; DA certification or DA program preferred.
• Chairside assisting across dental disciplines (emergency, restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery).
• Maintain operatories, prepare materials, and assist with dental laboratory tasks.
• Support patient intake, scheduling, and front-desk activities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed dentistry and chairside support with suction and instrumentation.
• Operate radiographic equipment and complete radiographs.
• Maintain infection control protocols and PPE usage.
• Stock and manage dental supplies; coordinate with Central Sterilization for instrument processing.
• Assist with dental laboratory tasks including pouring and trimming models and fabricating basic appliances.
• Assist with patient communication and documentation within the clinic.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Dental Assistant/Associate's degree

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support students, residents and faculty in delivering patient care. You will provide chairside assistance across emergency, restorative, endodontic and surgical procedures, prepare operatories, and assist with laboratory tasks.

You will operate radiographic equipment, manage infection control, stock supplies, and coordinate patient scheduling.