Preventive Dental Care Specialist – Pooler, GA

Desort; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness coverage

Accident coverage

Scrub allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Desort in Pooler, GA seeks a Preventive Dental Care Specialist to support clinical operations and assist during patient procedures. The role involves chairside assistance, radiographs, impressions, and operatory prep while delivering a comfortable patient experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Dental Hygiene degree, an active state license, and CPR certification, with strong communication and teamwork skills to thrive in a patient-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygienist with accredited degree and active state license.
• Current CPR certification and safe patient handling.
• Strong communication and patient-focused care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services and cleanings.
• Perform periodontal therapy as needed.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as appropriate.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Assess oral health and communicate findings with the dental team.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure a safe operatory.
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff.

Education

Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program

Active Dental Hygiene license in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Job description

Preventive Dental Care Specialist - Pooler, GA

A growing dental practice is seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Dental Clinical Support Specialist to assist with day-to-day clinical operations and support the dental provider during patient procedures. The role is suited for a dental professional who is comfortable with chairside assisting, radiographs, impressions, and operatory preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services
• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal therapy
• Take and develop dental radiographs as appropriate
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Assess patients' oral health and communicate findings with the dental team
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records
• Collaborate with dentists and other clinical team members
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
• Provide a comfortable and positive experience for patients

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program
• Active Dental Hygiene license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-focused approach to care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team
• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health and vision insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
• Paid scrub allowance
• Employee assistance program

This dental organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.