Pediatric Dental Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health & wellness offerings

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a licensed dental assistant to support preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic and other dental services under board-certified dentist supervision. The role emphasizes patient preparation, sterile technique, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.

You will perform dental assistant duties, prepare patients for procedures, provide post-visit instructions, and assist with equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Sterilization preparation and patient documentation are required.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and a clean exam room environment.
• Ability to assist with routine dental procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental assistant duties.
• Prepares patient for procedure and/or exam.
• Provides patient with instructions.
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Sterilization Preparation

Patient Documentation

Dental Terminology

Patient Exam Room Care

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a licensed dental assistant to support preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic and other dental services under board-certified dentist supervision. The role emphasizes patient preparation, sterile technique, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.

You will perform dental assistant duties, prepare patients for procedures, provide post-visit instructions, and assist with equipment maintenance.