Dental Assistant

Prospect Infosys Inc; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 to provide patient-centered dental assistant services under Provider Practice Guidelines and Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Applicants should be customer-focused, self-motivated, and team-oriented, and willing to travel as needed throughout the region.

The role requires Tennessee dental assistant registration with Dental Radiology Certification, a valid driver’s license, CPR, and a background check; preferred

Qualifications

• Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification.
• Requires a current driver’s license, CPR certification and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check.
• Preferred certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring and dental sealant placement.

Responsibilities

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and prepares records before patient seating.
• Uses 4-handed technique and assists dentist while disinfecting operatory and sterilizing instruments.
• Provides post-treatment education for patients.
• Maintains equipment and supplies including autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner.
• Monitors expiration dates and processes dental supply orders.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays and follows infection control guidelines.
• Assists in completing patient dental health records and supports clinic productivity goals.

Skills

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

Dental Radiology Certification

Job description

The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant applicant. CHSprovides public health, primary care, and dental services in local health departments throughout the state.The Dental Assistant 2 provides patient-centered dental assistant services in accordance with Provider Practice Guidelines for Dental Public Health and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.Applicants should be customer-focused, self-motivated, team-oriented, and willing to travel as needed, throughout the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and ensures pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating. Uses 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfects operatory and sterilizes instruments after every dental patient treatment. Provides appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
• Manages and maintains equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
• Monitors expiration dates and prepares dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review and meets infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assists in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Ensures accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines. Manages priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units.
• Collaborate with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.
• Maintains a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification. This position requires a current driver’s license, CPR certification and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring and dental sealant placement.