"Dental Assistant"

Job Details

• Job Title: Dental Assistant
• Location: Augusta University
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Job ID: 293746

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions... More details on the USG Statement of Core Values... online.

Location: Augusta University, Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University... We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive chairside assisting in all phases of dental care... Serves as a liaison between patients, staff, students, residents, and faculty...

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANCE: Assist dental students... Comply with all published guidelines regarding... PPE and clinical infection control protocols.
• OPERATORY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Manages and replenishes dental...
• DENTAL LABORATORY SUPPORT AND PROSTHODONTIC FABRICATION: Performs a variety of dental laboratory tasks...
• RADIOLOGY: Operates dental radiographic equipment...
• OPERATORY PREPARATION: Prepares operatories for patient treatment...
• CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT: Enters clinical findings...
• OUTREACH, BOARD SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL EVENT PARTICIPATION: Provides dental assisting services at off-campus sites...
• INFECTION CONTROL, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Follows all published guidelines...
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned by DCG Operations management.

Required Qualifications

High School graduate, GED or equivalent... with one year of related experience. OR Certified Dental Assistant and/or Associate's degree...

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a certified Dental Assisting program with three years of experience...

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of dental terminology... SKILLS: Proficient in four-handed dentistry... ABILITIES: Ability to remain calm...

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F; Pay Band: B3; Salary: Minimum $16.54/hour; Salary to be commensurate... Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance...

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check...

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment...

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants... If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.