Practice Assistant Jobs in Georgia
Practice assistant jobs in Georgia concentrate in outpatient medical, dental, and legal settings, with demand spread across entry-level support roles through senior administrative and clinical coordination positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Health, and WellStar Health System, all of which maintain active practice assistant pipelines. The most in-demand specialties right now are medical office support, dental practice assistance, and legal practice administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Us
Our office is growing - Come join our team!
Fayette Family Dental is a well established family practice with modern equipment, seeking to become the premier private practice in our area. We are passionate about the wonderful work-life harmony that dentistry offers and strive to keep the office fun and exciting while serving our patients.
Dental assistants are the heart of a dental office. They are the co-surgeons during procedures, and ensure that patients are well taken care of. Our patient’s know our assistants and develop relationships with them based on trust and commitment. Our doctor holds his assistants in high regard, and treats them with the respect and dignity that they deserve.
Upon visiting our office you will quickly see what a difference working with the best dental team in Fayette County makes. Experience open communication, career development, and more!
Values
We keep it simple. Work hard, take care of our patients, and maintain a positive attitude. Gratitude sets our attitude. Everything else will take care of itself. This keeps the energy at the office upbeat and positive.
A day in the life
As a Dental Assistant @ Fayette Family Dental, a typical day might include the following.
- Arrive at 7:40 am to huddle with your team to celebrate yesterday’s wins, address opportunities, and prepare for today's patients. You just walked in prepared and ready!
- Ensure that the equipment and setups are all ready for the day. Luckily you have checklists and protocols to make this easy.
- Calm a nervous patient before her crown procedure. She appreciates that you don’t have to take an impression and do a digital scan instead. She loves her temporary so much she gives you a hug on the way out!
- Educate an emergency patient on what to expect for removing his broken tooth. After the tooth is removed you go over his post-op instructions, you explain the importance of getting back on a cleaning schedule. Your education may be the thing that keeps him out of dentures at an early age!
- Scan a patient for Invisalign. You educate them on Invisalign using the iTero outcome simulator, and they are excited to begin the process.
- Get out on time to enjoy your family, as we do not do evening hours!
- Attend a team building event, connecting with your coworkers.
This position might be for you if:
- You love working in an upbeat and positive environment.
- You enjoy communicating in a “No pressure, no tricks, simply tell the truth” way with your patients.
- You love working with kind and appreciative patients.
- You can't live without constant learning and growth!
- You are a self starter, and take initiative every day.
- Your attention to detail is exceptional, and you prefer order and organization.
- You are driven by results, solutions, and impact.
This job isn’t for you if:
- You are looking for a short-term job.
- You see this as a job and not a career.
- You plan to make patient’s wait, because we guarantee them on time appointments.
- You are not devoted to the well being of our patients.
What winning looks like:
- A cultural fit with the team. We want everyone at the office to be happy, including you!
- Happy patients that leave glowing reviews, we have nearly 1500 positive reviews and we attribute this to our amazing team!
- On time appointments! We value our patients' time and each other’s time.
- Your skill set continues to expand and improve, allowing you to take on more advanced procedures.
- We support you in winning by reviewing metrics related to sterilization protocols, treatment case acceptance, reappointment rate, and keeping the back office organized and efficient. We provide mentoring, support, and systems to set you up for success!
Summary:
We strive to provide a great environment for our team and patients by having gratitude set our attitude, and hope you will join us in this journey.
If after reading the full job description you think “this sounds perfect for me” then we really want to get to know you.
Next Steps:
To apply for this position please email your resume to fayettedentalrecruiting @gmail.com . If we think you are a great fit will reach out to you within 1 week to set up an interview.
Pay and benefits:
Monday thru Thursday workweek, occasional halfway Fridays
Hourly pay based on experience and ability $18-23/hour
401k with matching
Profit Sharing Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Dental Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in practice assistant jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia healthcare or dental assistant credential where required by state board
- High school diploma or associate degree in a health or business-related field
- Experience with electronic health records or practice management software
- Strong scheduling, patient communication, and front-desk coordination skills
- Knowledge of medical billing, coding, or insurance verification processes
- CPR or BLS certification current and valid at time of hire
Practice Assistant Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a practice assistant in Georgia?
The path depends on the setting. For medical or dental practice assistants, Georgia does not require a single statewide license for all roles, but dental assistants performing expanded functions must register with the Georgia Board of Dentistry. Most employers require a diploma or certificate from an accredited program, and clinical roles often expect a current BLS certification. Legal practice assistants typically need a paralegal certificate or relevant coursework recognized by Georgia law firms.
Which companies hire practice assistants in Georgia?
Georgia practice assistant roles are posted by Northside Hospital, GI Specliasts of GA, and Southeast Medical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large integrated health systems and multi-location dental and legal groups across metro Atlanta and Augusta tend to post the highest volume of openings throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most practice assistant jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Calhoun have the most practice assistant openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta dominates due to the concentration of major health systems, corporate law firms, and specialty clinics, while Augusta benefits from the large healthcare and academic medical presence around the Augusta University Health system, and Savannah draws openings from its growing outpatient and specialty care market.
Are there remote practice assistant jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited. About 0% of practice assistant openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role tends to be in clinical and legal office settings. The parts of the role most likely to go remote are administrative tasks such as insurance verification, scheduling coordination, and billing support.
How can I get hired as a practice assistant in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to front-desk or patient services associate roles at Georgia's large outpatient clinic networks, where employers like Piedmont Health and Emory Healthcare regularly onboard candidates without prior clinical experience and provide on-the-job training. Moving from a medical receptionist or billing coordinator role is a common lateral step. Completing a dental or medical assisting certificate from a Georgia Technical College System program gives candidates a measurable edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across medical, dental, and legal settings. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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