Dental Assistant 2 - Milledgeville 🔍 Georgia - Baldwin - Milledgeville (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/65147/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) Healthcare 💼 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD 📅    1 day ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts + Under general supervision, assists the dentist and/or hygienist in chair-side dentistry. + Prepares dental instruments. + May perform administrative duties. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Cleans and polishes removable appliances. + Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Instructs a client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. + Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. + Pours, trims, and polishes study casts. + Prepares clients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures. + Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist. + Records treatment information in client records + Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of clients *Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation. 2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program. 3. Eligible to work in the U.S. 4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution** Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college AND Six months of experience as a dental hygienist OR High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in a dental setting. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA09U6 + Number of Openings: 1 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Mar 14, 2025