Part Time Contract Dental Assistant

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health Partners is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to work alongside our onsite dentist at the Houston County Jail in Perry, GA on a part-time contract basis. The role supports one 8-hour clinic day per month, providing chairside assistance and maintaining a clean, stocked workflow in a correctional healthcare setting.

The position requires dental assisting experience, knowledge of sterilization and infection control, and the ability to follow dentist directions while upholding

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the dentist and healthcare team.
• Correctional healthcare experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient care and chairside procedures.
• Prepare the treatment area and dental instruments for clinic.
• Assist with instrument sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Prepare patients for dental treatment.
• Assist with dental procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment area.
• Assist with dental supplies and equipment.
• Follow all applicable infection control and safety procedures.
• Perform other dental assisting duties within your training and scope as directed by the dentist.
• Work professionally and respectfully with patients in a correctional healthcare environment

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

CPR certification

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Perry, GA 31069, Position Type: Contract, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Flexible Day Shift, Job Category: Georgia, Part Time Contract Dental Assistant

Houston County Jail | Perry, Georgia

Part Time | 1 Day Per Month | 8 Hour Shift

Contract Position

Bring Your Dental Skills to a Different Kind of Care Setting.

Southern Health Partners is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to work alongside our onsite dentist at the Houston County Jail.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced dental assistant who is looking for occasional, consistent work without committing to a traditional full-time dental office schedule.

Our dentist provides dental services at the facility one day each month for an 8-hour shift, and we're looking for a dental assistant to support the dentist during those clinic days.

What You'll Do

• Assist the dentist with patient care and chairside procedures
• Prepare the treatment area and dental instruments for clinic
• Assist with instrument sterilization and infection control procedures
• Prepare patients for dental treatment
• Assist with dental procedures as directed by the dentist
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment area
• Assist with dental supplies and equipment
• Follow all applicable infection control and safety procedures
• Perform other dental assisting duties within your training and scope as directed by the dentist
• Work professionally and respectfully with patients in a correctional healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
• Comfortable working directly alongside a licensed dentist
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical instructions
• Professional, dependable, and able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work independently while supporting the dentist and healthcare team
• Correctional healthcare experience is not required

Candidates with formal dental assisting education or certification are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• One day per month
• 8-hour shift

Why Work With Southern Health Partners?

Correctional healthcare offers a unique opportunity to provide meaningful care to an underserved population in a safe, secure, and structured environment.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated dental professional while helping ensure patients receive access to important dental care.

If you're an experienced dental assistant looking for a flexible opportunity that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About Southern Health Partners

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has provided quality correctional healthcare services with a focus on patient care, clinical integrity, and a safe environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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Important Information

All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.