Graduate Dental Assistant-Kingsport Dental Clinic

Job Description

Market Range: 04

Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly

This position is located in Kingsport, TN

Job Summary/Essential Functions:

The Graduate Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance for faculty, residents, and DDS students in the College Dentistry. While this position will primarily be housed in the Pre-Doctoral clinic, this position works in various other clinics in the College on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for clinical encounters with room turnover, preparation of instruments, and acquisition of appropriate supplies for surgical procedures.
• Provides chairside clinical support throughout the procedure, including, as needed, documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Counsels patients following surgical procedures and explains instructions as outlined for treatment by the doctor.
• Takes x-rays; exposes and processes x-ray film or processes digital images.
• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Ensures emergency crash kit is properly stocked and prepared for use.
• Monitors and maintains safety of nitrous oxide usage.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. (Transcript required)

Experience:

This is an entry level position. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. (Proof of licensure is required).

License/Certification:

A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. (Proof of licensure is required)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of oral surgery processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (experience with an electronic health record).
• Ability to work with a team of clinicians efficiently and positively.

Work Schedule:

This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.

Location: This position is located in Kingsport, TN

Job Info

• Job Identification 8249
• Job Category Medical
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 117 West Sevier Ave, Suite 220, Kingsport, TN, 37660, US