Dental Assistant: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Radiographs

Lone Peak Management Gr; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Peak Dental Group in Albany, GA is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will support dentists with chairside procedures, patient care, and general office duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited dental assistant program, and strong communication. X-ray certification is preferred; prior dental office experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• Previous dental office experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient procedures.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments.
• Assist dentists during dental procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain patient records.
• Perform office tasks such as answering phones and handling billing inquiries.

Skills

Chairside procedures

Patient care

Multitasking

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

X-ray certification preferred

Tools

Dental software systems

Impressions taking

Sterilization instruments

Job description

Lone Peak Dental Group in Albany, GA is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will support dentists with chairside procedures, patient care, and general office duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited dental assistant program, and strong communication. X-ray certification is preferred; prior dental office experience is a plus.