Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiography & Clinic Support

DeKalb Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health (GA) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, prepare patients and equipment, and manage radiography and patient records. The role includes patient education, infection control, and collaboration with the dental team across rotating health centers.

The position offers hourly pay of $22.00, with responsibilities spanning clinical, radiographic, and front-desk support within the Oral Health division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting.
• Six months of experience in a dental setting.
• Preferred: bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Chairside dental assistance.
• Prepare patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for examinations and procedures.
• Assist dentist by organizing and providing instruments during treatment.
• Take and process dental X-rays following protocols.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Provide patient education and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks and front desk support as needed.

Skills

Chairside dental assistance

Infection prevention

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school in dental assisting

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Electronic health record systems

Job description

DeKalb Public Health (GA) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, prepare patients and equipment, and manage radiography and patient records. The role includes patient education, infection control, and collaboration with the dental team across rotating health centers.

The position offers hourly pay of $22.00, with responsibilities spanning clinical, radiographic, and front-desk support within the Oral Health division.