Registered Dental Assistant at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant to enhance children's dental experiences at their Tazewell Pike office. This role involves crucial patient care duties, including assisting with procedures and managing dental x-rays. Ideal candidates possess experience in dental assisting and excellent communication skills within a fast-paced, caring environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in infection control and preparation of dental instruments.
• Recording treatment information and performing x-rays.
• Providing patient education on oral health care.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Dental Terminology

Job description

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our caring team at our Tazewell Pike office !

As the first smile our patients see, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for children and families. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven practice and values making a difference in every child's dental experience.

Learn more at KP Dentistry Website

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting Dentist with procedures when necessary.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in Pediatric Dental care. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!

Requirements :

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
• be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
• Have basic understanding of dental terminology
• Have excellent communication and written skills
• Work well with patients and team
• Have a high-level customer service

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Dental Assistant Pediatric • Knoxville, TN, US