Dental Assistant Full -Time
A Smile 4 U
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- Location
- Dalton, GA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
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About the company
A Smile 4 U
Health, wellness and fitness · 51 to 200 employees
Our offices proudly serve patients of all ages in a positive, family-oriented environment.
What you'll do
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Explain office procedures to patients before treatment.
- Provide quality, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after dental treatment.
- Manage patients during dental procedures and ensure their comfort.
- Accurately chart existing dental conditions and record progress notes.
- Provide patients with post-operative instructions following treatment or surgery.
- Take dental impressions for study models.
- Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Take and develop dental x-rays; collect and record patient health histories.
- Serve as infection control officer: maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
- Monitor and document repairs for operatory and handpiece equipment.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., autoclave testing, trap cleaning).
- Assist with ordering and inventory of dental supplies.
- Support the clinic with recall and treatment plan reports as needed.
- Adhere to all government, OSHA, and company regulations.
- Provide direct patient care across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.
- Previous dental assisting experience required.
- Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques.
- Team-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
- Professional, dependable, and eager to grow.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available after 90 days for full-time team members).
- PTO
- Great work/life balance.
- Schedule flexibility.
- Positive and family-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to gain experience across multiple dental specialties.
What you need
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Explain office procedures to patients before treatment.
- Provide quality, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after dental treatment.
- Manage patients during dental procedures and ensure their comfort.
- Accurately chart existing dental conditions and record progress notes.
- Provide patients with post-operative instructions following treatment or surgery.
- Take dental impressions for study models.
- Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Take and develop dental x-rays; collect and record patient health histories.
- Serve as infection control officer: maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
- Monitor and document repairs for operatory and handpiece equipment.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., autoclave testing, trap cleaning).
- Assist with ordering and inventory of dental supplies.
- Support the clinic with recall and treatment plan reports as needed.
- Adhere to all government, OSHA, and company regulations.
- Provide direct patient care across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.
- Previous dental assisting experience required.
- Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques.
- Team-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
- Professional, dependable, and eager to grow.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!
- Education: a professional certificate
Key skills
Dental Assistant certificationchairside mannercommunication skillsmultitaskadapt
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Perks
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Great work/life balance
- Schedule flexibility
- Opportunities to gain experience
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A Smile 4 U Dentistry is Growing! We are looking for upbeat, professional, and reliable Dental Assistants to join our multi-specialty dental team in Dalton, GA ! Our offices proudly serve patients of all ages in a positive, family-oriented environment. Our office is located on 1293 N Glenwood Ave, Dalton, GA 30721 The Ideal Candidate: You are compassionate, detail-oriented, and adaptable - someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-driven office. Dental Assistant certification is preferred. Responsibilities Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. Explain office procedures to patients before treatment. Provide quality, compassionate care to patients before, during, and after dental treatment. Manage patients during dental procedures and ensure their comfort. Accurately chart existing dental conditions and record progress notes. Provide patients with post-operative instructions following treatment or surgery. Take dental impressions for study models. Prepare, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment. Take and develop dental x-rays; collect and record patient health histories. Serve as infection control officer: maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols. Monitor and document repairs for operatory and handpiece equipment. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., autoclave testing, trap cleaning). Assist with ordering and inventory of dental supplies. Support the clinic with recall and treatment plan reports as needed. Adhere to all government, OSHA, and company regulations. Provide direct patient care across multiple specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery. Qualifications Previous dental assisting experience required. Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills. Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques. Team-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude. Professional, dependable, and eager to grow. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus! Compensation: Pay is based on experience. Schedule Full-Time (Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available after 90 days for full-time team members). PTO Great work/life balance. Schedule flexibility. Positive and family-oriented work environment. Opportunities to gain experience across multiple dental specialties.