Dental Assistant 2

Details

Client Name
Carroll County Health Department

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Health

Specialty
Dental Assistant

Job ID
35530458

Job Title
Dental Assistant 2

Weekly Pay
$989.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/31/2026

End Date
06/30/2027

Duration
43 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Dental Assistant 2
Profession: Dental Assistant
Specialty: Medical
Duration: Contract position funded through FY2031
Shift: Regular Shift
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified
License: Current registration as a dental assistant


Certifications:
- Dental Radiology Certification
- CPR certification


Must-Have:
- Current driver's license
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check


Description:
The Division of Community Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant applicant.
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.
The role requires the use of a 4-handed technique while assisting the dentist and disinfecting the operatory and sterilizing instruments after every dental patient treatment.
Providing appropriate post-treatment education for patients is essential.
Responsibilities also include 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 is expected.
Exposing and preparing x-rays for review while meeting infection control and safety guidelines is part of the job.
Assisting in the completion of patient dental health records, both electronic and paper, is required.
Ensuring accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Model Dental Clinic guidelines is essential.
Managing priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units is expected.
Collaboration with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns is part of the role.
Maintaining a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment is necessary.
Preferred qualifications include possession of certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring, and dental sealant placement.


Client Details

Address
633 High St

City
Huntingdon

State
TN

Zip Code
38344


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