We strive to provide an excellent work culture for everyone. It’s important to us that each team member feels valued and appreciated. This is a long term career opportunity. We are looking for an exceptional dental assistant who will add to the practice’s efficiency and cohesiveness already in place. Must provide excellent patient and team interaction, be well-organized with great attention to detail. You must be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This is a Monday through Thursday position.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- TN Registered Dental Assistant Certification Required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person