Pediatric Dental Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Pediatrics team. The role supports preventive, therapeutic, and other dental services under board-certified supervision.

You will prepare patients, assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure high-quality care within a collaborative environment. Qualifications include licensure as a Tennessee Dental Assistant and graduation from an approved program, with less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs dental assistant duties.
• Prepares patient for procedure and/or exam.
• Provides patient with instructions.
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Sterilization

Patient Documentation

Dental Terminology

Patient Exam Room Care

Education

Discipline-specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Pediatrics team. The role supports preventive, therapeutic, and other dental services under board-certified supervision.

You will prepare patients, assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure high-quality care within a collaborative environment. Qualifications include licensure as a Tennessee Dental Assistant and graduation from an approved program, with less than 1 year of relevant experience.