Dental Assistant (RDA) — Impactful Patient Care & Growth

PDS Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Job summary

Northshore Smiles Dentistry in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists, promote patient comfort, and help achieve timely, high-quality care. You will perform x-ray imaging, intra-oral photography, chair-side assistance, patient education, and strict infection-control duties.

This role offers a pathway to grow clinical skills within a supportive team and a focus on patient-first care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus state-required certifications.
• State-mandated certifications (e.g., radiograph exposure, coronal polish).
• Associate degree or one-year certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience to focus on optimal treatment.
• Maintain sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, ADA and related policies.

Skills

Patient care

X-ray imaging

Chair-side skills

Intra-oral photos

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

Tools

Radiograph exposure

Coronal polish

Ultrasonic scaling

Sealant application

Job description

Northshore Smiles Dentistry in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists, promote patient comfort, and help achieve timely, high-quality care. You will perform x-ray imaging, intra-oral photography, chair-side assistance, patient education, and strict infection-control duties.

This role offers a pathway to grow clinical skills within a supportive team and a focus on patient-first care.