Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance and clinical support for undergraduate dental students, residents, and faculty in the Endodontic clinic and labs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience working in a dental office or dental laboratory. 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). (Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with the Dental Assistant National Board Certification (DANB) is preferred. Graduate of CODA accredited school preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. CDA (DANB) certification preferred. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work efficiently in a clinical setting.
- Ability to work as a team promoting quality oral health care.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to interact with patients, doctors, and staff in an effective manner.
Must have strong communication skills and exceptional hand skills.
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WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.
