Dental Assistant for Assisted Hygiene

elite dental care; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Dental Care in Ripley, TN seeks a friendly Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This entry-level clinical role focuses on mastering patient care fundamentals, with a structured routine and patient-first approach.

Must hold an active Tennessee RDA license and enjoy a predictable workday with strong customer service. The position offers an opportunity to learn under experienced clinicians in a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license is required.
• Friendly, customer-service mindset and ability to work in a structured, routine-based environment.
• Entry-level clinical role focused on mastering patient care fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• New Patient Welcome: greet and guide patients to the clinical area with a warm, reassuring smile.
• Diagnostic Support: capture high-quality digital X-rays and prepare data for the team.
• Exam Assistance: support hygienists and doctors during comprehensive patient exams.
• Clinical Turnaround: sterilize, stock, and prepare treatment rooms for the next patient.

Education

RDA license (Tennessee)

Job description

Kickstart Your Dental Career in Ripley, TN!

Are you a newly licensed RDA looking to gain hands-on clinical experience, or do you thrive in a highly structured, routine-based environment? Elite Dental Care is seeking a friendly, customer-service-driven Hygiene Assistant to join our team in Ripley, TN.

With a 40-year tradition of outstanding care in West Tennessee, we pride ourselves on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment where the patient always comes first. This is a fantastic entry-level clinical role designed to help you master the fundamentals of patient care, with competitive entry-level compensation to match.

The Non-Negotiables

• Licensure: You must hold an active State of Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.


• The Vibe: You must be genuinely friendly, possess an excellent customer service mindset, and truly enjoy a structured, predictable routine to your workday.

Your Primary Responsibilities

As a Hygiene Assistant, you will be the champion of our new patient experience, keeping our daily schedule flowing seamlessly. Your core duties include:

• New Patient Welcome: Greeting new patients with a warm smile, guiding them to the clinical area, and making them feel entirely at ease.


• Diagnostic Support: Taking high-quality digital X-rays and preparing diagnostic data for the team.


• Exam Assistance: Assisting the dental hygienists and doctors during comprehensive patient exams.


• Clinical Turnaround: Keeping treatment rooms sterilized, stocked, and perfectly prepared for the next patient.

Ready to launch your dental career with a supportive team that says it all with a smile?

About the Organization

The Elite Dental Care team is proud to be carrying on the tradition of outstanding dental care in West Tennessee that spans more than 40 years. With six convenient locations in Trenton, Jackson, Eads, Dyersburg, Ripley, and Germantown, we are one of the few practices in West Tennessee providing options for sedation dentistry. At Elite Dental Care, the patient always comes first as our team ensures patients' comfort at each visit. Along with treatments for cosmetic, general, and restorative dentistry, options for periodontal and orthodontic care let us help our patients fight gum disease and improve their smiles' alignment.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.