Dental Assistant - Wellness

Dental Assistant Position

The Coffee Wellness Clinic is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Dental Assistant based in Douglas, GA.

As a Dental Assistant with the Coffee Wellness Clinic, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs various administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and tracking treatment plans. Provides dental case management and client education on proper oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing. Supports clients with appointment reminders, transportation coordination, and ensuring compliance with treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience in a dental setting; or Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Eaglesoft dental software; Experience in digital x-rays and intraoral camera; Knowledge of sterilization procedures for dental clinics in Georgia; Experience in computer data entry and record keeping; Knowledge of treatment planning for dental patients

Additional Information

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required. Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.