Mobile Dental Assistant 3: Serve Rural Georgia

State of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Dental Assistant 3 for its Mobile Dental Clinic based in the Gracewood campus (Augusta, GA). The role travels daily across 26 rural counties, assisting the dentist and hygienist while maintaining high clinical standards.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient education, and accurate documentation in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED plus two years in a dental setting, or a Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting with one year experience, or one year at Dental Asst 2 level.
• Experience serving individuals with IDD or complex needs is preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and willingness to drive the mobile clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations and procedures for mobile dental clinic patients.
• Maintain sanitation and infection control standards across clinic spaces and equipment.
• Accurately document treatment notes in the electronic medical records system.
• Educate patients and caregivers on preventive oral care and treatment plans.

Skills

Special Populations Experience

Travel Flexibility

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Dental assisting certificate/degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Dental Assistant 3 for its Mobile Dental Clinic based in the Gracewood campus (Augusta, GA). The role travels daily across 26 rural counties, assisting the dentist and hygienist while maintaining high clinical standards.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient education, and accurate documentation in a busy community setting.