Dental Assistant

Full-Time Dental Assistant Decatur, GA


Family Dental Group is seeking an experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team in Decatur, GA!


4324 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035
Conveniently located near I-285, Redan, and Belvedere Park.


About the Role


We're looking for a strong clinical Dental Assistant who is also comfortable supporting front-office functions. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of chairside assisting experience, a positive team attitude, and the ability to support multiple doctors when needed.


We especially value candidates with front- and back-office crossover experience who can help support the patient experience, protect the schedule, and step into additional responsibilities when the Lead DA is unavailable.


What We're Looking For

• Strong chairside dental assisting experience
• Front- and back-office crossover experience
• Ability to assist multiple doctors as needed
• Comfortable with patient handoffs, treatment reinforcement, and treatment conversion
• Understanding of schedule protection and efficient patient flow
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication with both clinical and business teams
• Patient-focused, dependable, and organized
• Leadership potential and willingness to provide additional team support

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for procedures
• Sterilize and set up instruments and equipment
• Take dental X-rays
• Assist dentists with procedures
• Perform patient charting as directed by the dentist
• Track laboratory cases
• Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment
• Support patient handoffs and treatment communication
• Schedule patients and assist with front-office functions as needed
• Help maintain an efficient, positive patient experience and daily schedule

Why Join Us?


We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow both clinically and professionally. This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Assistant who wants to expand their skills, contribute across the practice, and develop their leadership abilities.


Compensation

• $18$22/hour, depending on experience and skill set.

Schedule

• MondayThursday: 8:00 AM5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM1:00 PM
• One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM1:00 PM

If you're a skilled Dental Assistant with strong clinical experience and the versatility to support both the front and back office, we encourage you to apply!


Smile Jobs is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique dental groups throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, Colorado, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. Our affiliated offices are primarily higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor-led practices with long-standing patient relationships and strong community reputations.