Dental Assistant - Covington Family Dentistry

• Dental Assistant
• Practice Name: Covington Family Dentistry
• Location: Covington, GA
• Employment Category: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Compensation: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour (Based on experience)
• Benefits: Standard Benefits Package

About Our Practice

At Covington Family Dentistry, we are dedicated to keeping our patients' smiles healthy and beautiful for a lifetime. We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and proactive Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, patient-focused team. This position is ideal for someone with strong chairside experience, solid clinical judgment, and the ability to support our doctors and patients efficiently throughout the day.

Job Responsibilities

• As a core part of our clinical team, your primary focus will be delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a seamless daily flow. Responsibilities include:
• Chairside Excellence: Assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures with confidence and efficiency.

Patient Care: Provide patients with a calm, professional, and friendly experience from the moment they sit in the chair.

Operatory Management: Prepare operatories before patient appointments, and efficiently break down, clean, and turn over rooms.

Preparation & Workflow: Review patient charts ahead of time, prepare for scheduled treatments, and ensure all instruments, materials, and supplies are ready before procedures begin.

• Diagnostics: Take high-quality dental X-rays as needed.
• Team Communication: Help keep appointments on schedule by staying organized, maintaining a smooth patient flow, and communicating clearly with the doctor, clinical team, and front office.
• Operational Responsibilities
• To maintain our strong clinical systems, you will also help with:
• Keeping operatories fully stocked and highly organized.
• Supporting sterilization and instrument processing protocols.
• Strictly following OSHA, infection control, and office safety regulations.
• Monitoring inventory and communicating when clinical supplies are running low.
• Maintaining a clean, efficient workspace and supporting consistency in our daily clinical routines.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

Dental Assistant Certificate

CPR / BLS Certification

Strong clinical assisting skills across multiple procedure types.

Preferred

Expanded Duties Certificate (highly preferred).

The Ideal Candidate

• We are looking for a team player who takes pride in quality patient care. You will be a great fit if you possess:
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, dependable work style with a positive, team-first mindset.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• The ability to stay calm, focused, and efficient during a busy, fast-paced schedule.

To Apply: If you are ready to bring your skills to a practice that treats its clients and staff like family, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and certifications for consideration.