Dental Assistant

About the Role
Come work with us! We are a fun, relaxed little boutique practice in the mountains of north Georgia. We are looking for an amazing dental assistant. Our practice is focused on stellar patient care in a warm, friendly environment. We pride ourselves on a great patient experience from the minute you walk in the door. We strive to be a supportive team that values each employee and makes our practice a enjoyable place to come to work every day. Prior experience is desired.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while supporting safe, attentive patient care. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, and maintain accurate records. Your experience with general dentistry and patient management software will help you adapt to the clinic’s workflow. You will be responsible for organization of the back office and clinical areas. We are looking for a great team player. Knowledge of Dentrix, Invisalign and digital scanning is a plus.

What You'll Do
• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for procedures such as endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics.
• Take dental X-rays and use an iTero 3D scanner
• Prepare and process dental instruments; follow sterilization procedures, infection control practices, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support dental receptionist tasks and patient management.
• Follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.