Dental Assistant

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: As a Dental Assistant at Mercy Care Atlanta, you will provide crucial support in delivering comprehensive dental services to medically underserved individuals. Working under the direct supervision of a dentist or dental hygienist, you will assist with patient care, instrument preparation, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinical operations. You’ll also participate in community health events and outreach 3-4 times a year. What You Will Do: Assist dentists and hygienists in performing a variety of dental procedures. Monitor vital signs and observe patients under sedation, alerting the dentist to any concerns. Prepare, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and equipment. Ensure accurate preparation and updating of patient records. Participate in training and development of other dental staff. Offer compassionate care for a wide range of patients, including children, adults, and the elderly. Engage in community health events to expand dental care access. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; dental assistant vocational school preferred. Certified to operate radiographic equipment in Georgia. At least one year of experience assisting in comprehensive dental treatments. CPR certification required. Proficiency in dental instruments, equipment, and materials. Strong communication and organizational skills. Position Highlights and Benefits: Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans). Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans. Ministry/Facility Information: Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.