Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant

The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant applicant. CHS provides public health, primary care, and dental services in local health departments throughout the state. The Dental Assistant 2 provides patient-centered dental assistant services in accordance with Provider Practice Guidelines for Dental Public Health and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Applicants should be customer-focused, self-motivated, team-oriented, and willing to travel as needed, throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and ensures pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating. Uses 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfects operatory and sterilizes instruments after every dental patient treatment. Provides appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
• Manages and maintains equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
• Monitors expiration dates and prepares dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review and meets infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assists in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Ensures accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines. Manages priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units.
• Collaborate with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.
• Maintains a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment

Qualifications Required:

Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification. This position requires a current driver’s license, CPR certification and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring and dental sealant placement.

Location Requirements

Candidate must be a Tennessee state resident. - All new contractors must be Tennessee residents. Contractors relocating to Tennessee must establish residency prior to their start date.

Additional Location Details (City, State) :

Background Verification

Minimum Verification Requirements - Please complete the following verification with Accurate/InfoCubic upon candidate's selection.TN Combined Counties & Statewide SearchAddress History LocatorNational Criminal Record SearchSex Offender RegistryCriminal County & Statewide Search - 7year search, based on residential address historyCriminal Federal Search -7 year search, based on residential address historyGlobal WatchAKAs - Search current name and all additional namesPlease review the comments section of this requisition for any additional background check requirements.