Dental Assistant-Brunswick

Posting number: 2025-11234

Department: District 9-1 County Position

Job classification: Dental Asst 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Allied Health

Summary

 
Who we are. We protect lives. 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. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Provides support for school based dental prevention program

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Examples of duties

Assists dentist and dental hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Takes x-rays as prescribed by dentist
Instructs a client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Prepares clients, sterilizes instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, assists dentist     during dental treatment, and cleans room
Records monthly data
Assists with all aspects of school-based program including sealants, dental health education programs, and health fairs
Assists with administrative duties of Oral Health Program including intake process and scheduling appointments
Records treatment information in client records
Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations
Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in a dental setting; or a Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant; or one (1) year experience at the lower level Dental Asst 2 (HCS011) or position equivalent.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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