DENTAL ASSISTANT 3 - 08252026-80362

About the role

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures;
• Performs four handed chair side assisting;
• Provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.
• Performs coronal polishing and sealant placement for patients.
• Maintains appropriate inventory for dental service delivery.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review.
• Maintains infection control and safety guidelines.
• Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients health and dental needs.
• Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals.
• Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
• Guides dental students in learning the proper use of various dental equipment as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certification.

Requirements

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification, and Sealant Application Certification.

Skills

Substitution of Education for Experience: None.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$2,896.00 - $4,331.00 Monthly

$34,752.00 - $51,972.00 Annually

Schedule

Not specified.