Locum Dental Assistant
Job Description
Description:
DOCS Dental provides high-quality dental care on Army and Air Force bases, proudly serving military families and veterans. Join a mission-driven, close-knit team that combines private practice excellence with meaningful service. Work in a family-oriented environment with modern technology while making a real impact.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Rotating Saturdays: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Responsibilities:
Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements:
Current Dental Assistant certification (In the state you are applying to).
Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.
Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.
Benefits For Full Time Staff:
Competitive pay
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
HSA and Short- & Long-Term Disability
401(k) with company match
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Background check • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Record keeping • CPR Certification • Medical procedure preparation • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Health savings account • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Medical software • Pre-examination patient preparation • BLS Certification • Pass drug screening • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Locum tenens • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Driver's License • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Military encouraged • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • 1 year • EFDA Certification • Entry level
Job Details
- Job Type
- Locum tenens
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Assistant in Georgia: $20–$25 an hour
- The middle half of 1,850 job posts in Georgia that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- November 6, 2026
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