Address Management, Autoclave, Background Investigation, Community Health, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Department, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Records, Patient Education, Polishing, Primary Care, Public Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiography, Radiology, Set Goals, Sterilization, Team Player, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for a Registered Dental Assistant 2 to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Health (TN DOH) located in Cookeville, TN. This is an on-site positionworking from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.
Dental Assistant Job Description:
The Division of Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 to provide public health, primary care, and dental services in local health departments. This role will provide patient-centered dental assistant services in accordance with Provider Practice guidelines for Dental Public Health and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act. Candidates should be customer focused, self-motivated, team oriented, and willing to travel as needed throughout the region.
Dental Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble dental supplies and instruments and ensure pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating.
- Utilize 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfect operatory and sterilize instruments after every dental patient treatment.
- Provide appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
- Manage and maintain equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
- Monitor expiration dates and prepare dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
- Expose and prepare x-rays for review and meet infection control and safety guidelines.
- Assist in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
- Ensure accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines.
- Manage 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.
- Maintain a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.
Qualification Requirements Needed for Dental Assistant position:
- Must possess current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification.
- Have a current driver's license.
- Have current CPR certification.
- Certificates in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring and dental sealant placement preferred.
- Willing to submit to and be able to pass a TBI background check.
Benefits Include:
- Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
- Major Medical Insurance
- Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Interested? Here is how to apply:
- Click on “Apply Now” and complete the process.
- This job closes on 7/10/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.
Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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