Registered Dental Assistant

Moore-Smiles; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Endodontics in Sweetwater, TN is hiring a Dental Assistant to support procedures, patient care, and radiography. You will prepare patients, take radiographs, and maintain a sterile operatory while following post-op instructions.

Ideal candidates are friendly, organized, and team oriented with strong clinical and communication skills. Travel for CE is encouraged; Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm with competitive compensation discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• TN dental assistant license is required.
• X-ray certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Hep B vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Getting patients ready for dental procedures.
• Providing patient care.
• Taking radiographs.
• Sterilizing instruments.
• Operatory setup.
• Assisting dentists in medical and dental emergencies.
• Being a team player.
• Gathering and recording medical/dental histories and vital signs.
• Following dentist instructions for postoperative care.
• Maintaining dental equipment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

TN dental assistant license

X-ray certification

CPR certification

Hep B vaccination

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionDental Assistant - Come join our team!!Sweetwater Endodontics is a fun, family-oriented specialty practice in Sweetwater, TN and we would like to invite you to join our team! Our ideal dental assistant candidate will be someone who has a passion for helping others, chooses quality dental care, and who can multi-task like an expert. Our practice has fostered an environment of compassionate care and education for our patients and their families, which has afforded us the privilege of creating life-long relationships with them. We’re looking for a dental assistant who is committed to helping people achieve a higher level of dental health.Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:Getting patients ready for dental procedures.Providing Patient CareTaking RadiographsSterilizing Instruments.Operatory set up.When necessary, assisting dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.Being a Team Player.Keeping track of therapy.Patients are given information on dental hygiene, oral health, and plaque reduction.Medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded.Following the dentist’s instructions for postoperative care.Dental equipment maintenance.Our ideal dental assistant candidate:Is friendly, compassionate, and loves to smileIs organized, professional, and a team playerHas exemplary clinical and communication skillsIs willing to learn and grow with new skillsWilling to travel with the team for CEHas great computer skillsValid TN dental assistant license, x-ray certification, Hep B vaccination and current CPR certification.The position is Full- Time. Monday - Thursday 8:30 am- 5pmPay and Benefits discussed in detail at interviewTake this opportunity to join our collaborative and committed team to making people smile! Apply today!