Help a Child Smile·Atlanta, Georgia
The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant will provide dental services during mobile clinics at schools, including digital imaging, charting, and equipment sterilization. They are responsible for traveling daily to various school sites to assist in delivering care to underserved children.
Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Help A Child Smile, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Expanded Duties Dental Assistant in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice.
With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Qualifications: Must hold active CPR certification card Must have 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant (DA) Must have 1+ years Digital X-ray Imaging experience Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must Works well with others (both children and adults) Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task Must be able to carry up to 55 lbs.
Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators Must Be X-Ray Certified Must Be Sealant Certified Coronal Polishing Certified Must Be Fluoride Certified Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Responsibilities: Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics Digital X-ray Imaging Patient Records Charting Coronal Polishing Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance Travel Daily to and from school sites Help A Child Smile Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions Competitive daily base pay State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Want to learn more?
Call or text Venice at 855-957-4375 or email Vjabiru@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading at school dental program meeting the tremendous need among underserved school aged children who do not have easy access to dental care and who often suffer from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems. Help A Child Smile is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting and digital X-ray experience, along with active CPR, X-ray, Sealant, Coronal Polishing, and Fluoride certifications. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks like carrying equipment and navigating stairs are required.
Market context
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant jobs in Georgia typically draw candidates with several years of chairside experience and current state-specific credentials. These roles are competitive because employers look for CPR certification, EDDA certification, formal Georgia X-ray training, and strong organization and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your certifications and prepare examples of expanded-duty and patient-support experience before applying.
