Dental Assistant
A Smile 4 U
Hiram, GA
We're Growing! Join Our Team at A Smile 4U
We're excited to welcome a positive, upbeat, friendly, and motivated full-time Dental Assistant to our growing team in Hiram, GA!
A Smile 4U is a privately owned dental practice with locations in Cartersville, Dalton, Decatur, East Point, and Hiram. We offer a wide range of specialties under one roof including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery using advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and scheduling technology. We proudly serve both pediatric and adult patients, and we're committed to creating a welcoming environment and delivering an outstanding, memorable experience for every patient.
The Ideal Candidate
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Comfortable in a fast-pace, team-driven office
- Can-do attitude
- Dental certification is preferred
Key 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 orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and oral surgery
Qualifications
- Technical or college diploma
- Previous dental assisting experience required
- Excellent chairside manner and strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt to different procedures and techniques
- Professional, dependable, and eager to grow
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer service oriented with a professional demeanor
- Reliable and collaborative team player
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
Schedule
Monday-Friday | 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM (4 days per week - 32 guaranteed hours)
Benefits
- Full-time team members qualify for Medical, Dental, and Optical Insurance after 90 days
- Employee discount
- Unique opportunity to work in a multi-specialty practice
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for Professional Growth
Dental experience is highly preferred
Pay is based on experience