Dental Assistant (Columbus, GA in-person)

VanTech Dental Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Dental in Columbus is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the clinical team. You’ll assist chairside during exams and procedures, prepare rooms and instruments, and help ensure a smooth, patient-friendly visit.

In this role you’ll sterilize instruments, manage supplies, support charting, and, when qualified, take dental X-rays. A calm, friendly demeanor and attention to detail are essential; Dentrix Ascend experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting training or hands-on chairside experience.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control.
• Calm, friendly approach with patients and strong attention to detail.
• Dentrix Ascend experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during exams and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before appointments.
• Welcome and seat patients, explain what to expect during the visit, and reinforce post-treatment instructions.
• Sterilize instruments, disinfect operatories, and track clinical supplies.
• Support patient charting and take dental X-rays when qualified and authorized.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

Dental assisting training

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Aura Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant for our Columbus office. You’ll work alongside the dentist and clinical team to help patients feel at ease, keep treatment rooms ready, and keep appointments running smoothly.

What you’ll do:

• Assist chairside during exams and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before appointments.
• Welcome and seat patients, explain what to expect during the visit, and reinforce the provider’s post-treatment instructions.
• Sterilize instruments, disinfect operatories, and track clinical supplies.
• Support patient charting and take dental X-rays when qualified and authorized.

What we’re looking for:

• Dental assisting training or hands-on chairside experience.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control.
• A calm, friendly approach with patients and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend practice software is a plus.