Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery | Flexible M-F

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health's Oral Surgery Practice in Nashville is hiring a Dental Assistant to support providers and patients through the surgical experience, preparing rooms and equipment, obtaining patient histories, taking radiographs, and ensuring infection control and efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Assist during dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Take CBCT scans and dental radiographs.
• Document medical histories, vital signs, allergies, and pain assessments.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Ensure clinic runs smoothly and appointments stay on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Seating patients and preparing them for their visit.
• Obtaining and documenting medical histories, vital signs, allergies, pain assessments.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment.
• Taking CBCT scans and dental radiographs.
• Assisting providers during procedures, including suctioning and patient support.
• Turning over procedure rooms between patients.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments.
• Stocking and organizing supplies.
• Ensuring appointments stay on schedule.
• Escorting patients following sedation.
• Collaborating closely with providers, nurses, and team members to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Radiography CBCT

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

Vanderbilt Health's Oral Surgery Practice in Nashville is hiring a Dental Assistant to support providers and patients through the surgical experience, preparing rooms and equipment, obtaining patient histories, taking radiographs, and ensuring infection control and efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive patient experience.