Public Health Dental Assistant - Travel 3 Clinics

Georgia Department of Public Health; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support three county dental clinics (Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin). The role requires travel between clinics, handling scheduling, patient intake, and clerical tasks within a District 2 Public Health setting.

This is a 32-hour-per-week position with a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles across northeast Georgia, with opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of general office or administrative experience.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the appointment schedule for the Dentist.
• Verifying Insurance.
• Updating patient information.
• Enter treatments into VHN system.
• Greet patients and answer questions regarding the Dental Program.
• Coordinate Head Start clinics with Family Partner.
• Coordinate dental appointments and referrals for the Ryan White Program.
• Create new patient records.
• Prepares and forwards monthly statistical reports.
• Maintains and prepares equipment for use each clinic day.
• Sets up the operatory for each patient as determined by the procedure(s) and preferences of the Dentist.
• Greets, seats and prepares patient for the dental visit. Always provides a positive influence and attitude during patient management.
• Performs chairside procedural assistance under the direction of the Dentist/Dental Hygienist.
• Breaks down the operatory after each patient.
• Follows universal sterilization guidelines and infection controls with all instruments, water lines and surfaces.
• Takes intra oral radiographs and radiographs at the direction of the Dentist.
• Monitors supplies and orders when indicated keeping within budgeted amounts.
• Assists with Administrative tasks when needed or in the absence of Dental Receptionist.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

VHN system

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support three county dental clinics (Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin). The role requires travel between clinics, handling scheduling, patient intake, and clerical tasks within a District 2 Public Health setting.

This is a 32-hour-per-week position with a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles across northeast Georgia, with opportunities