Dental Assistant

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Assists dental professionals in delivering patient care by providing technical support for dental treatments, including preparation of treatment rooms and drugs. Coordinates daily operations in the dental area, manages inventory, and ensures efficient patient reception and communication.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist medical personnel within area (e.g., surgical staff, dentists, nursing personnel) in delivery of care/treatment (e.g., perioperative care, dental treatment).
• Provide ongoing technical support (e.g., room/equipment prep, drug prep and labeling) for execution of treatment plans/procedures.
• Coordinate general operations within area (e.g., patient reception/communication).
• Monitor and maintain inventory and supplies within area as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED Required.

Minimum Experience:

• 2+ years of dental assistance experience required.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: POLISH-TN) Coronal Polishing Certification by the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry required.
• (LC: DENRAD-TN) Dental Radiology Qualification by the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry required.
• (LC: NITOX-TN) Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Qualification by the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry required.
• Sealant Certification by the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry preferred.
• National Dental Assistant Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• (LC: DENTASSTTN) Dental Assistant Registration from the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry required. OR
• (LC: DentHygienist) Dental Hygienist Registration from the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry required.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities. Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.

• Leverages advanced knowledge/ skills within area to identify and implement new/improved processes/approaches

• Breaks down complex problems into elements, prioritizes and works on them in an organized way. Is willing to challenge existing assumptions where relevant. Consistently generates innovative approaches to address needs and problems.

• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders for work outcomes.

• Uses active listening skills to encourage two-way communication. Is able to present complex technical information to a mixed audience in an effective manner. Proactively connects with cross-functional peers and superiors with purpose, effectiveness, and sensitivity.

• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well. Ability to deliver under tight timelines with focus on quality and efficiency.

• Clarifies responsibility and accountabilities for delivery of complex deliverables/processes. Clearly articulates scope, activities, resources, timing, and contingencies while remaining flexible in the face of unforeseen and unfamiliar issues. Focuses on ways to improve quality and efficiency within area.

• Skills in engaging with patients and prioritizing and addressing needs with a focus on efficient, responsive, high-quality delivery.

• Encourages a culture of patient centricity across interdisciplinary teams with a focus on a seamlessly integrated patient care experience. Understands nuances and complexities of patient needs and goes beyond the task to think through new alternatives with interdisciplinary team. Anticipates and addresses critical patient needs through ongoing engagement across patient care teams.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $20.00 - $34.00 per hour for the role of Dental Assistant.

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