Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant 2

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 include:

• Assembling dental supplies and instruments and ensuring pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating. Using 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfecting operatory and sterilizing instruments after every dental patient treatment. Providing appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
• Managing and maintaining equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
• Monitoring expiration dates and preparing dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposing and preparing x-rays for review and meeting infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assisting in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Ensuring accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines. Managing priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units.
• Collaborating with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.