Mobile Dental Assistant 2 — Traveling Clinic

State of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Dental Assistant 2 for the Mobile Dental Clinic, based at Gracewood campus in Augusta. You will assist dentists and hygienists chairside and support clinic operations during daily travel across 26 rural counties.

This role emphasizes patient education, infection control, and equipment readiness, with a travel-intensive schedule and state employment benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year in dental setting, or vocational/technical degree in dental assisting.
• Experience with chairside assistance and infection control standards.
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations and treatments.
• Prepare, transfer, and anticipate tools and materials.
• Sanitize instruments and maintain sterile treatment space.
• Document treatment notes in EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on oral hygiene.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient education

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Dental Assistant 2 for the Mobile Dental Clinic, based at Gracewood campus in Augusta. You will assist dentists and hygienists chairside and support clinic operations during daily travel across 26 rural counties.

This role emphasizes patient education, infection control, and equipment readiness, with a travel-intensive schedule and state employment benefits.