Dental Assitant-Brunswick

Dental Assistant

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. 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.

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

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