Dental Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

Northshore Smiles Dentistry in Knoxville, TN seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist, improve patient experience, and help deliver efficient, high‑quality care. You will assist with x‑rays, chairside procedures, patient education, and operatory setup.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state licensing/certification as required, and an associate degree or certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED with mandated state certifications/licensure.
• State-mandated certifications/licensure (e.g., coronal polish, radiograph exposure).
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate from an accredited college or similar training.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for the best treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience, addressing patient needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors.
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize/disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Adhere to State/Federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, DOL, etc.).

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by state

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join Northshore Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience.

Overview

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair‑side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Salary Information

$17.25-$24.00 / Hourly