Dental Assistant — County Clinic & Patient Care

Andersoncountytn; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid sick and vacation leave

14 paid holidays

medical

dental

vision coverage

flexible spending accounts

employer-paid basic life insurance

supplemental insurance options

a variety of wellness programs and资源

Job summary

The Anderson County Government is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians at the Anderson County Dental Clinic in Clinton, TN. You will prepare patients, assist during procedures, sterilize instruments, manage records, and educate patients on oral hygiene as part of a clinical-administrative role.

Requirements include an active Tennessee dental assistant license, CPR certification, and ongoing continuing education; strong interpersonal skills are essential for teamwork with staff and

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee license required to practice as a dental assistant.
• Maintain continuing education credits for Tennessee license.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in the Anderson County Dental Clinic and Emory Valley Dental Clinic with volunteers once a month.
• Support scheduling and provision of dental services efficiently.
• Obtain health histories and review patient records according to protocol.
• Set up treatment rooms and ensure sterilization procedures are followed.
• Disinfect treatment rooms and instruments per OSHA regulations.
• Chart patients, document services and charges with accurate treatment notes.
• Handle patient arrivals, greet, and ensure timely attendance.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms and manage supplies for procedures.
• Help with insurance forms and other tasks as needed.

Skills

CPR Certified

Education

Active Registered Dental Assistant License – Tennessee

Continuing education requirements

Job description

The Anderson County Government is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians at the Anderson County Dental Clinic in Clinton, TN. You will prepare patients, assist during procedures, sterilize instruments, manage records, and educate patients on oral hygiene as part of a clinical-administrative role.

Requirements include an active Tennessee dental assistant license, CPR certification, and ongoing continuing education; strong interpersonal skills are essential for teamwork with staff and