Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands Inc.; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is actively seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for Castle Dental in Tullahoma, TN. You will support daily exams and procedures, take radiographs, and ensure infection control standards are met while keeping patients comfortable and informed.

Ideal candidates hold an RDA, radiology certification, and CPR/BLS certification, with a strong emphasis on communication and patient care. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• RDA required as a licensed credential.
• Dental Radiology certification required to take X-rays.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control standards is necessary.
• Strong communication and patient-first mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments and treatment rooms following infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient-first mindset

Infection control knowledge

Education

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - required

Dental Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Smile Brands, we’re more than a dental support organization — we’re a community focused on delivering Smiles for Everyone®. With a network of 600+ practices across 30 states, we empower our teams to thrive, grow, and make a real impact. If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, you’ve found it. We’re currently looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to support our Castle Dental team Tullahoma, TN. This is your chance to bring your clinical skills, upbeat energy, and patient-first mindset to a team that supports and celebrates you.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri 8am -5pm, Thur 10am - 7pm AND One Sat a month

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
• Sterilize and prepare instruments and treatment rooms following infection control protocols
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - required
• Dental Radiology (X-Ray) Certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control standards
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset

Compensation

$17 - $21/hr

About Us

• paid time off (“PTO”)
• health
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee discount programs
• pet insurance
• a 401k plan

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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