Public Health Dental Assistant - Clinic Support & Care

Anderson County Government; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson County Government is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our dental clinics in Tennessee. The role involves preparing patients for procedures, assisting dentists during treatments, sterilizing instruments, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

The position supports the dental clinic manager with scheduling and efficient service delivery. Candidates must hold an active Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license, maintain continuing education, and stay CPR-certified.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License with State of Tennessee.
• Maintain required continuing education for Tennessee license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in dental clinic and support staff as needed.
• Set up treatment rooms and prepare patients for procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of rooms and instruments.
• Obtain and review health histories and chart services performed.
• Ensure patient records are kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Patient care

Dental assisting

Interpersonal skills

CPR

Education

Tennessee-registered dental assistant license

Job description

Anderson County Government is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our dental clinics in Tennessee. The role involves preparing patients for procedures, assisting dentists during treatments, sterilizing instruments, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

The position supports the dental clinic manager with scheduling and efficient service delivery. Candidates must hold an active Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license, maintain continuing education, and stay CPR-certified.