Dental Assistant

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a skilled, compassionate Dental Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic. With a 125-year history of supporting individuals and families of all faiths, JF&CS is a trusted community resource. Our Dental Clinic plays a vital role in ensuring access to care for those who need it most, delivering services with professionalism, dignity, and compassion.

The north star for this role is simple: create a seamless, safe, and supportive experience for every patient while enabling clinical excellence.

This is not a passive support role. Some moments you'll be assisting chairside during procedures, ensuring efficiency and precision. Others, you'll be preparing patients, managing instruments, or helping maintain the flow of a busy clinic.

• Reports to Director, Dental Clinic
• Key contributor to daily clinic operations and patient flow
• Hands-on, fast-paced clinical environment
• Combines chairside support, patient care, and operational responsibilities

This is not a passive support role. Some moments you'll be assisting chairside during procedures, ensuring efficiency and precision. Others, you'll be preparing patients, managing instruments, or helping maintain the flow of a busy clinic.

• Prepare, seat, and dismiss patients while ensuring comfort and understanding
• Explain procedures and provide post-operative and follow-up instructions
• Address patient questions and create a supportive, reassuring environment

• Assist dentists during procedures, anticipating needs and maintaining efficiency
• Ensure a clear field of view and proper instrument handling throughout procedures

• Follow strict infection control protocols and OSHA guidelines
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, organized operatories
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials

• Take dental X-rays following safety protocols
• Ensure high-quality, accurate imaging
• Prepare materials, instruments, and supplies for procedures

• Maintain dental equipment and complete routine maintenance tasks
• Ensure operatories are fully stocked and prepared
• Open and close clinic equipment (e.g., vacuum pumps, water systems)

• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, and documentation
• Enter clinical data and review records for accuracy daily
• Support front desk functions, including patient check-in and flow coordination

Requirements

You are:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Calm, professional, and patient-focused
• A strong communicator who puts patients at ease
• Reliable and accountable, with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities

You have:

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology
• Understanding of infection control standards and safety protocols
• Strong chairside assisting and radiography skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy

You bring:

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program (certification preferred)
• Dental assisting experience (formal education may be substituted with experience)
• Radiography proficiency and knowledge of safety practices
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation

At JF&CS, our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and access to care. The Ben Massell Dental Clinic is more than a clinical setting; it's a place where patients feel supported and respected. You'll be part of a mission-driven team making a tangible difference in the community every day.

• Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.