Dental Assistant: Radiology & Chairside Care | Benefits

Church Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

FSA/HSA Options

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Church Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in clinical procedures, patient care, and sterilization. You will take X-rays, prepare rooms, and chairside assist during exams, fillings, extractions, and crowns, while maintaining infection control and accurate records.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, RDA with radiology certificate in TN, CPR certification; radiology certification and coronal polishing/sealant/nitrous monitoring certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• RDA with radiology certificate TN required.
• CPR certification required.
• Coronal polishing, sealant, and nitrous monitoring certifications preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for procedures, ensuring comfort and information.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Set up treatment rooms with instruments and materials for procedures.
• Chairside assist during examinations and treatments (fillings, extractions, crowns/prosthetics).
• Sterilize instruments and operatories to maintain infection control standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting of conditions and procedures.
• Complete services allowed by TN licensing under dentist supervision.
• Take patient vitals and monitor during procedures.
• Provide post-operative care instructions and schedule follow-ups.
• Manage patient flow to ensure timely delivery of care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Explain treatment plans and answer patient questions.
• Perform routine maintenance on dental equipment and arrange repairs if needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RDA certification with radiology certificate in TN

CPR certification

Coronal polishing, sealant and nitrous monitoring certification (preferred)

Job description

Church Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in clinical procedures, patient care, and sterilization. You will take X-rays, prepare rooms, and chairside assist during exams, fillings, extractions, and crowns, while maintaining infection control and accurate records.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, RDA with radiology certificate in TN, CPR certification; radiology certification and coronal polishing/sealant/nitrous monitoring certifications are preferred.