Dental Assistant - Radiography, Sterilization & Patient Care

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations. The role involves setting up radiographs (digital and manual), taking patient vitals, and ensuring all paperwork and records are ready for patient arrivals.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, sterilizing equipment, assisting faculty, residents, and students, and adhering to HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee Dental Assistant National Board Certification with Dental Radiology Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Nitrous Oxide certification, ACLS, PALS and DAANCE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take radiographs (digital and/or manual).
• Assist in taking patient vitals.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control.

Skills

Dental terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Multitasking

Patient communication

Sterilization techniques

Team collaboration

Education

State of Tennessee Dental Assistant National Board Certification with Dental Radiology Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Autoclaves

Dental instruments

Job description

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations. The role involves setting up radiographs (digital and manual), taking patient vitals, and ensuring all paperwork and records are ready for patient arrivals.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, sterilizing equipment, assisting faculty, residents, and students, and adhering to HIPAA and infection control standards.