Dental Assistant Full -Time

Asmile4u; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Work-life balance

Professional environment

Multi-specialty experience

Job summary

A Smile 4 U Dentistry in Decatur is hiring upbeat, professional Dental Assistants to join our multi-specialty team in a family-oriented environment.

You will assist dentists, manage patient care before, during, and after procedures, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, and help with recalls and treatment planning. Certification preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus; full-time schedule Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques.
• Team-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• Professional, dependable, and eager to grow.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Explain office procedures to patients before treatment.
• Provide quality, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Manage patients during dental procedures and ensure their comfort.
• Accurately chart existing dental conditions and record progress notes.
• Provide patients with post-operative instructions following treatment or surgery.
• Take dental impressions for study models.
• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Take and develop dental x-rays; collect and record patient health histories.
• Serve as infection control officer: maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Monitor and document repairs for operatory and handpiece equipment.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., autoclave testing, trap cleaning).
• Assist with ordering and inventory of dental supplies.
• Support the clinic with recall and treatment plan reports as needed.
• Adhere to all government, OSHA, and company regulations.
• Provide direct patient care across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.

Skills

Dental assistant

Chairside manners

Communication

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant certification preferred

Job description

A Smile 4 U Dentistry is Growing!

We are looking for upbeat, professional, and reliable Dental Assistants to join our multi-specialty dental team in Decatur! Our offices proudly serve patients of all ages in a positive, family-oriented environment.

The Ideal Candidate:
You are compassionate, detail-oriented, and adaptable - someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-driven office. Dental Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.

• Explain office procedures to patients before treatment.

• Provide quality, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after dental treatment.

• Manage patients during dental procedures and ensure their comfort.

• Accurately chart existing dental conditions and record progress notes.

• Provide patients with post-operative instructions following treatment or surgery.

• Take dental impressions for study models.

• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.

• Take and develop dental x-rays; collect and record patient health histories.

• Serve as infection control officer: maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.

• Monitor and document repairs for operatory and handpiece equipment.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., autoclave testing, trap cleaning).

• Assist with ordering and inventory of dental supplies.

• Support the clinic with recall and treatment plan reports as needed.

• Adhere to all government, OSHA, and company regulations.

• Provide direct patient care across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.

• Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques.

• Team-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude.

• Professional, dependable, and eager to grow.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!

Compensation: Pay is based on experience.

Schedule

Full-Time (Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available after 90 days for full-time team members).

• Great work/life balance.

• Positive and professional work environment.

• Opportunities to gain experience across multiple dental specialties.