Dental Assistant - Kim Health Center

university physicians; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University Physicians' Association, Inc. is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for Kim Health Center to support a DDS and provide chair-side assistance, room setup, sterilization, and basic dental administrative tasks.

Requirements include at least two years of relevant experience and a license/certification. Open Dental experience is a plus, and bilingual Spanish is welcome. Great team working with underserved patients in a community clinic.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant dental experience required.
• Licensed and/or certified dental assistant.
• Public health orientation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Provide primary chair-side assistance to the Dentist.
• Assist with labs and X-rays as needed.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Update and maintain patients' dental records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Educate patients on procedures and oral hygiene.
• Monitor stock of dental supplies and assist with ordering.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Dental assisting

Spanish language

Education

Dental assistant license/certification

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Description

University Physicians' Association, Inc. is currently looking for a part-time Dental Assistant at the Kim Health Center.

Job Type: Part-time 3 days a week- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with potential to grow if desired.

Join our amazing clinic serving underserved populations. The Dental Assistant will be working one on one with a DDS and responsible for general clinic dental maintenance, dental administrative work, and providing primary chair side assistance to the Dentist. The Dental Assistant’s key responsibilities will be preparing the examination rooms, sterilization of instruments, ensuring all necessary equipment is ready, and assisting with labs and x-rays as needed. Experience anticipating dental needs throughout the appointment a must. Experience with Open Dental software a plus. The Dental Assistant at times will support patients check in and check out. Great environment doing what dentistry is meant to do-help patient be healthy.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Update and maintain client’s dental records
• Proficient and Compliant on HIPPA
• Perform routine dental cleanings
• Assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
• Take and process X-rays of patientsSchedule patient appointments
• Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Assess stock of dental supplies for ordering
• Educate patients on procedures
• Be organized
• Familiarity with Open Dental a plus but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required

Requirements

Candidate must have a heart for public health and at least two years relevant experience, good references and be licensed and /or certified to perform said duties.