Dental Assistant 2

Location: 1324 West Main St, Franklin, Tennessee 37064

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Overview

The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant applicant. CHS provides public health, primary care, and dental services in local health departments throughout the state. The Dental Assistant 2 provides patient-centered dental assistant services in accordance with Provider Practice Guidelines for Dental Public Health and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Applicants should be customer-focused, self-motivated, team-oriented, and willing to travel as needed, throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and ensures pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating.
• Uses 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfects operatory and sterilizes instruments after every dental patient treatment.
• Provides appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
• Manages and maintains equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
• Monitors expiration dates and prepares dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review and meets infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assists in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Ensures accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines.
• Manages priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units.
• Collaborate with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.