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- Paid holidays
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The Legacy Dental Group, LLC —Evans, GA
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Martinez Orthodontics PC —Augusta, GA
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Summerhill Family —North Augusta, SC
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Aspen Dental —North Augusta, SC
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SGA Dental Partners —North Augusta, SC
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Augusta University —Augusta, GA
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Dental Care at Woodside —Aiken, SC
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Senior Dental Assistant*

Augusta University -
Augusta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $17.88 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Safety data sheet (SDS) reading
Workplace health and safety waste management
Patient comfort
Incident reporting compliance
Diagnostic imaging equipment
Customer records maintenance
CPR Certification
Dentistry
Indirect tooth restoration
Medical procedure preparation
Laboratory safety
Medical image documentation
Maintaining an organized workspace
Prosthodontics
Dental care patient counseling
Post-session clinical documentation
Preventive maintenance
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Preparing dental treatment areas
Medical equipment operation
Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing)
Faculty collaboration
Dental receptionist
Intake
Safety regulations
BLS Certification
Sharps containers
Oral surgery assistance experience
Chemical handling
Restoration

Full Job Description

Senior Dental Assistant*

Job ID: 300501
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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 provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice.  All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility.  We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive chairside assisting in all phases of dental care, including emergency dentistry, restorative procedures, pediatrics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, implant surgeries, and periodontics. Supports clinical operations through a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to preventive and routine maintenance of dental operatories and equipment; operation of radiographic equipment and completion of required radiological procedures; and clerical tasks and front-desk/receptionist functions to support patient intake and scheduling. Executes dental laboratory duties, including pouring and trimming molds, and fabricating custom dental appliances (e.g., bleaching trays, mouthguards, splints, nightguards). Serves as a liaison between patients, staff, students, residents, and faculty to facilitate effective communication, workflow coordination, and continuity of care within the Dental College.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to: 

CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANCE:

Assist dental students, residents, and/or faculty in the treatment of patients requiring emergency, restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic, and/or oral surgery services.
Participate in four-handed dentistry, providing chairside support with air, water, suction, and instrumentation. Accurately mix and prepare dental materials as required.
Assist in managing challenging clinical situations, including apprehensive or pre-medicated adult patients.
Aid in the placement of rubber dams and the preparation of local anesthetic syringes. Properly dispose of sharps in designated containers immediately after the patient's discharge.
Utilize a mouth mirror for indirect vision and gentle retraction of the patient¿s cheek, maintaining patient comfort and avoiding unnecessary pressure on oral tissues.
Operate high-volume evacuation equipment with care and precision, ensuring suction remains stable during the use of handpieces or instruments.
Comply with all published guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clinical infection control protocols. Maintain awareness of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

OPERATORY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT:

Manages and replenishes dental and specialty supplies to ensure operatories are consistently stocked and ready for use.
Maintains assigned operatories in a clean, organized, and fully functional state throughout the day.
Ensures dental equipment is cleaned and maintained in proper operative condition daily.
Prepares, packages, and maintains dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols, including coordination with Central Sterilization to ensure timely processing and retrieval, thereby supporting clinical operations.

DENTAL LABORATORY SUPPORT AND PROSTHODONTIC FABRICATION:

Performs a variety of dental laboratory tasks, including pouring prosthodontic models from impressions, cleaning and trimming models, boxing and waxing impressions, and fabricating custom appliances.
Constructs custom trays, night guards, mouth guards, bleaching trays, and bite rims to support patient care and prosthodontic treatment planning.
Polishes dentures and prosthodontic appliances to ensure proper finish and patient comfort
Takes and mounts face-bow records to achieve proper occlusion for cast restorations.
Relines dentures using both hard and soft reline materials as needed for clinical adjustments.

RADIOLOGY:

Operates dental radiographic equipment to obtain intraoral and extraoral images as requested by clinical faculty or providers.
Explain radiographic procedures clearly to patients to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Properly positions and secures lead aprons and collars to protect patients during imaging procedures.
Processes, reviews, and uploads radiographs into the patient¿s electronic record system, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

IV SEDATION:

Assist with IV sedation

OPERATORY PREPARATION:

Prepares operatories for patient treatment, ensuring appropriate instruments, materials, and equipment are laid out according to procedural requirements.
Seats and drapes patients explain upcoming procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
Assists with clinical procedures by mixing materials for impressions and restorations and assembling anesthetic syringes.
Prepares surgical operatories, including proper draping of all fields to maintain a sterile environment following surgical protocols.
Assists in various specialty areas as needed, depending on clinic demands and work schedule availability.

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT:

Enters clinical findings into the electronic health record as dictated by the dentist and ensures patient medical and dental histories are accurately updated.
Assists in scheduling follow-up appointments to support continuity of care.
Provides support across departmental areas as needed to ensure smooth clinical and academic operations.
Assists with the fabrication of instructional materials and items used in pre-clinical courses, contributing to the educational mission of the Dental College.

OUTREACH, BOARD SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL EVENT PARTICIPATION:

Provides dental assisting services at off-campus sites where the Dental College of Georgia delivers educational programs or patient care, utilizing personal transportation with mileage reimbursed at Augusta University rates.
Participates in board examinations, including ADEX, CRDTS, Mock Boards, and other certification events as needed throughout the year. This may include weekend assignments.
Assists with Health Fairs and community outreach efforts, both on and off campus, by supporting faculty in screenings, distributing educational materials, engaging with participants, and promoting the mission and services of the Dental College of Georgia.

INFECTION CONTROL, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

Follows all published guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clinical infection control protocols as established by federal and state regulations, Augusta University, and the Dental College of Georgia. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper disposal of sharps (such as syringes, needles, and scalpel blades), handling of contaminated materials, and disposal of hazardous waste.
Adheres to institutional emergency response protocols, including incident reporting procedures in the event of a medical emergency.
Prepared to administer basic emergency support procedures until professional medical personnel arrive.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by DCG Operations Management.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization with two years of related experience.

Certified Dental Assistant and/or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of experience in dentistry

One year of experience as a Dental Assistant at the Dental College of Georgia. 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with dental knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in dental or health-related studies.

Graduation from a Certified Dental Assisting program.

Current CPR certification.

Intraoral Radiographic Certification and training in radiological safety.

Minimum of two years of experience as a dental assistant in a general dentistry or multi-specialty practice, including hands-on experience in:

                a.) Mixing dental materials

                b.) Taking intraoral and panoramic x-rays

                c.) Chairside dental assisting in multiple dental disciplines, such as: Operative, Crown and Bridge, Removable Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Esthetic Dentistry

Proficiency in spoken Spanish in a clinical setting.

Certification as a Dental Surgical Anesthesia Assistant or the ability to obtain this certification within the first year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of dental terminology, procedures, and infection control protocols.

Familiarity with chairside assisting in general dentistry and various specialties (e.g., oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics).

Working knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and sterilization techniques.

Basic knowledge of radiographic techniques and safety protocols (if radiograph-certified).

Awareness of HIPAA regulations and standards for patient confidentiality.

Understanding of dental charting systems and electronic health records (EHR).

SKILLS

Proficient in four-handed dentistry and the use of dental suction, retraction, and isolation techniques.

Skilled in taking and processing dental radiographs.

Capable of preparing dental materials (e.g., amalgam, impression materials, cements).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with all patients, students, and dental professionals.

Efficient in managing time, multitasking, and maintaining a clean, organized operatory.

ABILITIES

Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in fast-paced or stressful clinical situations.

Ability to follow complex instructions accurately and anticipate the needs of the dentist during procedures.

Ability to accommodate varying dentist styles and adapt quickly to changing procedures and clinical needs.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on routine duties.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit sound judgment when handling patient information.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B5 

Salary: Minimum $17.88/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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