Oral Surgery Dental Assistant - Day Shift, No Weekends

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Oral Surgery Clinic. You will prepare treatment rooms, obtain medical histories, take radiographs, assist during procedures, and ensure sterility. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and efficient clinic operation.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, free parking, and opportunities to work with a skilled dental team in a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
• LIC-Registered Dental Assistant - Tennessee.
• Less than 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Seat patients and prepare them for visits.
• Obtain and document medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and surgical equipment.
• Take CBCT scans and dental radiographs.
• Assist during procedures and support patients.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Stock supplies and keep clinic running smoothly.
• Escort patients after sedation when required.

Skills

Sterilization

Patient documentation

Dental terminology

Exam room care

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Tools

CBCT Imaging

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Oral Surgery Clinic. You will prepare treatment rooms, obtain medical histories, take radiographs, assist during procedures, and ensure sterility. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and efficient clinic operation.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, free parking, and opportunities to work with a skilled dental team in a leading academic health system.