Hybrid Dental Assistant & Patient Coordinator – 4-Day Week

Wave Dental Professionals; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

4-day workweek

Brand-new facility

State-of-the-art technology

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists Atlanta is seeking a versatile Dental Assistant / Patient Coordinator for a hybrid clinical/front office role at our Buckhead multispecialty practice. You’ll chairside assist, support hygiene, and manage front desk coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, X-ray proficiency, and strong communication skills. We offer full benefits, a 4-day week, and career growth in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience required.
• Experience in front desk or patient coordination strongly preferred.
• Comfortable chairside assisting and dental terminology knowledge.
• Must meet Georgia dental assisting and radiography requirements.
• Ability to multitask and transition between clinical and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient service skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors chairside during dental procedures and support hygiene team.
• Prepare, clean, and turnover treatment rooms between patients.
• Take diagnostic bitewing and full-mouth radiographs; manage X-ray records.
• Support front desk with check-in/check-out, scheduling, and patient inquiries.
• Verify patient information, insurance eligibility, and treatment plan coordination.
• Handle patient financial discussions, copays, and balances; document accurately in Open Dental.
• Float between front desk, hygiene, and chairside to maintain smooth workflow.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control protocols, and clinical supplies.

Skills

Dental assisting

Front desk coordination

X-ray proficiency

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

X-ray certificate

CDA/RDA/EFDA credential

CPR & First Aid

Tools

Open Dental

iTero

CareCredit

Cherry / Sunbit

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists Atlanta is seeking a versatile Dental Assistant / Patient Coordinator for a hybrid clinical/front office role at our Buckhead multispecialty practice. You’ll chairside assist, support hygiene, and manage front desk coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, X-ray proficiency, and strong communication skills. We offer full benefits, a 4-day week, and career growth in a modern facility.