Dental Assistant 2

nLeague; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Community Health Services in Franklin, TN seeks a Dental Assistant 2 to provide patient-centered dental care in accordance with Provider Practice Guidelines and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. You will assist clinicians with 4-handed technique, prepare operatory, and manage records.

You will monitor supplies, sterilize instruments, expose x-rays, and help ensure daily productivity goals are met while traveling as needed in the region.

Qualifications

• Must follow Provider Practice Guidelines for Dental Public Health.
• Applicants should be customer-focused, self-motivated, team-oriented.
• Willing to travel as needed within the region.

Responsibilities

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and prepares patient records before seating; uses 4-handed technique.
• Monitors and maintains autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines; keeps equipment clean and safe.
• Monitors expiration dates and prepares dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review in line with infection control guidelines.
• Assists in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Supports daily productivity goals per Tennessee DoH guidelines and helps manage clinic flow.
• Collaborates with local management on staffing and workflow improvements.

Skills

4-handed technique

Infection control

Patient education

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

X-ray exposure

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic cleaner

Dental unit water lines

Radiography equipment

Job description

Job ID: 66296

Department: TN DOH

Position: Dental Assistant 2

Location: 1324 West Main St Franklin, Tennessee 37064

Duration: 12+ Months

JOB OVERVIEW:

• The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant applicant. CHS provides 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.