Dental Assistant

Prospect Infosys Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Infosys Inc. in Trenton, TN seeks a Dental Assistant for a contract role funded through FY2031. You will assist the dentist with four-handed technique, sterilize instruments, and help maintain patient records.

Responsibilities include managing supplies, exposing x-rays, supporting infection control, and helping meet clinic productivity goals. Required: Tennessee dental assistant registration with Dental Radiology Certification, CPR, a valid driver's license, and a Tennessee background

Qualifications

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

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 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 Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines.
• Collaborates with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.
• Maintains a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.

Education

Tennessee Dental Radiology Certification

CPR certification

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Trenton TN

Duration: 2031

Rate: $28/hr. on 1099

Responsibilities:

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.
• Collaborates 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.

DETAILS:

• This is a contract position with the State that is funded through FY2031.
• Position is full-time, M-F 8:00-4:30 PM