Pediatric Dental Assistant: Caring Growth Role

Vanderbilt Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic, and other dental services under the guidance of a board-certified dentist. You will assist in procedures and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing the patient and exam room, sterilizing equipment, and providing clear post-visit instructions. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits; Tennessee licensure is required and training is provided.

Qualifications

• LIC-Registered Dental Assistant in Tennessee is required.
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
• Less than 1 year of work experience in dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental assistant duties.
• Prepares patient for procedure and/or exam.
• Provides patient with instructions.
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Sterilization Preparation

Patient Documentation

Dental Terminology

Patient Exam Room Care

Education

LIC-Registered Dental Assistant Tennessee

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic, and other dental services under the guidance of a board-certified dentist. You will assist in procedures and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing the patient and exam room, sterilizing equipment, and providing clear post-visit instructions. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits; Tennessee licensure is required and training is provided.