Public Health Dental Assistant — Protect Communities

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a dental assistant to support a school-based dental prevention program within the Coastal Health District. You will assist the dentist and hygienist, take X-rays, educate clients on oral hygiene, and help with administrative duties and record-keeping.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with relevant dental experience or a dental assisting degree with one year of experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years of experience in a dental setting, or a vocational/technical degree in dental assisting with one year of experience.
• One year of experience at the Dental Assistant 2 level or equivalent is acceptable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Take X-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
• Instruct clients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Prepare clients, sterilize instruments, set up trays, assist during dental treatment, and clean the room.
• Record monthly data and assist with school-based program activities including sealants and health education.
• Assist with administrative duties of the Oral Health Program including intake and scheduling.
• Maintain patient records following HIPAA and clinical guidelines.
• Comply with infection control protocols and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a dental assistant to support a school-based dental prevention program within the Coastal Health District. You will assist the dentist and hygienist, take X-rays, educate clients on oral hygiene, and help with administrative duties and record-keeping.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with relevant dental experience or a dental assisting degree with one year of experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.