Dental Assistant

Imagen Dental Partners; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

PTO and holidays

Medical, vision, life insurance anddis

Disability plans

Wellness programs

Pet benefits

Job summary

Imagen Dental Partners in Kingston, TN is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support chairside care and front-desk duties. You will assist the doctor, take radiographs, and help maintain a smooth patient experience in a private practice.

Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft is preferred; new grads are welcome. We offer a competitive hourly wage ($19–$21) with a 401(k) match, PTO/holidays, and medical/vision/life insurance and wellness programs for you and your family.

Qualifications

• New grads welcome to apply.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications required by state: Radiology Certification, CPR, RDA or RDAEF, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the treatment room.
• Work both in the front and as a dental assistant.
• Assist the doctor in providing care to the patient.
• Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience.
• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
• Develop a relationship with the patient.
• Follow OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Take, expose, and mount dental radiographs.
• Contribute to the team in achieving business objectives to accomplish goals.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient relations

Team collaboration

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiology Certification

CPR certification

RDA or RDAEF certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

General Overview

Are you a Dental Assistant looking for an opportunity to work both chair side and in front with patients in a privately owned practice? Do you love to create a smooth environment that puts the patient first? If so we would LOVE to talk to you!

What we’ll offer you:

• A compensation package, starting at $19-21hr, based on experience. PLUS a 401(k) plan with a match
• PTO and holidays
• Medical, vision, life insurance and disability plans, as well as wellness programs
• Benefits and perks for you, your family and even your pets!

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

*Ocassional Fridays*

Responsibilities

As part of our team you will be responsible for the following (not limited to):

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Work both in the front and as a dental assistants, split dependingon flow
• Assist the doctor in providing care to the patient.
• Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience.
• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
• Develop a relationship with the patient.
• Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.
• Contribute to the team in achieving business objectives to accomplish goals.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team.

Qualifications

• New Grads welcome to apply!
• High school diploma or GED.
• Other certifications as required by the state, as an example: Radiology Certification, CPR, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Dental Softwares as Dentrix, Eaglesoft or similar dental softwares, is preferred.

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.