Dental Assistant

Prospect Infosys Inc; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Infosys Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Assistant in Tennessee to support dentists and the clinical team. You will prepare supplies, assist with 4-handed technique, and help minimize patient wait times while maintaining sterile environments.

Responsibilities include radiographic exposure, charting patient records, and enforcing infection control standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinic management, quality patient care, and adherence to state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee dental assistant registration 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 assists dentist using 4-handed technique.
• Disinfects operatory and sterilizes instruments after every dental patient treatment.
• 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 TDH Model Dental Clinic guidelines.
• Collaborates with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.
• Maintains a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Patient education

X-ray imaging

Education

Tennessee dental assistant registration

CPR certification

Dental Radiology Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic cleaner

Dental unit water lines

Job description

• 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

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