Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside dental assistance and clinical support for faculty, residents, students, and patients within the Oral Diagnosis Clinic. Responsibilities include patient intake and preparation, diagnostic imaging, assistance with oral examinations, instrument processing and sterilization, electronic health record documentation, and general clinic operations. This position may also provide administrative and front desk support as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience working in a dental office or academic institution. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. Must acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must maintain TN state dental assistant licensure. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of dental diagnostic procedures, infection control principles, and radiographic safety practices.
- Strong communication and computer skills, including experience with electronic health record systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, patients, and external stakeholders while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic healthcare environment.
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WORK SCHEDULE :
This position may occasionally work evenings.
