JOB DESCRIPTION
The Registered Dental Assistant’s overall purpose is to make patients as comfortable as possible while the procedure is being performed. They will also prepare patient for treatment and obtain dental records. Serves as a chair side assistant to the dentist and assumes responsibility for dental area, supplies, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct patient care and chairside assistance to dentists.
- Performs routine lab procedures, pours impressions, makes opposing impressions, and builds bite blocks including minor denture repairs and other related duties as assigned.
- Effectively troubleshoots issues with patients, staff, volunteers and others.
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; and placing & expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilizes instruments and prepares trays.
- Performs prophy polishing procedure.
- Maintains equipment; oils, cleans and sanitizes dental handpieces.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma /GED required.
- Registered/Certified as a Dental Assistant required.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
- Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point) are required.
- Detail oriented and self-motivated.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation
Church Health offers competitive wages to attract and retain employees with great skills and ideas that align with our mission, and to reward achievement. Regular performance reviews are held between each employee and his or her direct manager to ensure that achievements are recognized, and that goals and expectations are being met.
Medical, Vision & Dental
Church Health offers employees working 20 or more hours per week group major medical, vision and dental coverage, effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Medical and vision is currently offered through BlueCross BlueShield of TN. Dependent coverage is also available. The organization currently pays approximately 50% - 80% of premiums dependent upon coverage level and number of hours worked per week.
Affordable dental coverage is currently available through Delta Dental of TN, and spouse and dependent dental coverage is also available.
Flexible Spending Accounts &
Health Savings Accounts
Church Health offers two flexible spending account options, allowing you to save and pay for you and your family’s eligible medical, dental, vision and childcare expenses.
For participants in the High Deductible Health Plan, Church Health offers an HSA. Church Health also offers a one-time lump sum and a per pay period match for those who enroll in an HSA!
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Church Health offers basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost to employees. This also covers a spouse and dependent children at no cost to the employee. Employees may purchase additional supplemental group term life and AD&D for themselves, their spouses, and dependent children.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Church Health offers short term and long term disability coverage at no cost to employees after 90 days of employment. Short term coverage pays 70% of an employee’s eligible pay for up to 11 weeks. Long term coverage pays 60% of an employee’s eligible wages after short term has been exhausted. Employees must be on an approved leave of absence.
401k
Employees working 20 or more hours per week may participate in a 401(K) deferred compensation plan that is designed to provide income for all covered employees beyond the working years. Church Health will contribute a 3% safe harbor after one year of service and match up to an additional 1% if the employee participates.
Paid Vacation
Paid Time Off (PTO) is a benefit provided to full-time and regular part-time employees each year based on years of service and scheduled hours per week. PTO is accrued throughout the year and employees are eligible to use their accrued PTO after 90 days of employment. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for PTO.
Church Health also observes 10 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program
All employees and members of their household have access to Church Health’s EAP provided by Lincoln Financial Group. This service offers free and confidential assistance on topics ranging from stress management to substance abuse.
Professional Development
Church Health offers various opportunities for professional development, including Church Health University, our Quality Curriculum Course and external training and seminars such as Dale Carnegie Training.
Staff Health Program
All employees are eligible for Church Health's Staff Health Program. Participants are rewarded in cash or PTO (if eligible for PTO) based on the number of points earned for making healthy decisions and participating in other events and activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
