"Dental Assistant"

Job Details

• Job Title: Dental Assistant
• Location: Augusta University
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Job ID: 293747

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values.

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...
• OPERATORY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Manages and replenishes dental supplies...
• DENTAL LABORATORY SUPPORT: Performs laboratory tasks including pouring models...
• RADIOLOGY: Operates radiographic equipment...
• OPERATORY PREPARATION: Prepares operatories...
• CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION: Enters findings into EHR...
• OUTREACH: Provides services at off-campus sites...
• INFECTION CONTROL: Follows all PPE and protocols...
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School graduate... 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 with qualifications...
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance...

Conditions of Employment

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

How To Apply

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