Pediatric Dental Assistant-Tennessee Smiles

BeBright; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Smiles is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their pediatric dental team in Knoxville, TN. The successful candidate will assist in various dental procedures and enhance patient care in a rewarding environment. With flexible hours and excellent benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in the dental field.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited dental assisting program.
• Strong communication skills necessary.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures.
• Perform dental cleanings and apply fluoride treatments.
• Manage sterilization of instruments and patient education.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Time Management

Eagerness to Learn

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program

Job description

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Summary
Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field.

Who We Are
At Tennessee Smiles, we strive to make every visit a fun and positive experience and to build self-confidence in each of our patients. As a dual service dental practice, we serve your family's dental and orthodontic needs. Excellent oral health is vital for a child’s development. Drs. Mark Britton, Darryl Phillips, Jim Hollingsworth, and Andy Turner are here to help every step of the way.

Visit our website: https://www.tnsmile.com/ to learn more.

Who We Are Looking For

• Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.
• A great communicator who wants to make a difference in patients’ care.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
• Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures, including general anesthesia.
• Clean the patient’s teeth.
• Apply fluoride treatments.
• Take, expose, and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
• Provide hygiene and diet education.
• Take impressions.
• Schedule follow-up exams.
• Review schedule to ensure proper appointment planning.
• Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
• Discuss treatment plans during parent consultations.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Perform lab work.
• Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization areas.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Participate in marketing efforts.
• Write referral letters.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible hours, competitive salaries ($18+ DOE), and excellent benefits.

Tennessee Smiles participates in E-Verify.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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