Dental Assistant

East Hamilton Dental-500, Chattanooga, TN, US 14 days ago Requisition ID: 1970 Reports to: Dentist / Operations Leader FLSA Status: Non - Exempt (Hourly) Department: Operations Employment Status: At-Will Job Description Registered Dental Assistant Join East Hamilton Dental, a Marquee Dental Partner, as a Dental Assistant! East HamiltonDentalisan ever-growing, patient centric practice in Chattanooga, TN! Comprehensive Benefits include: Competitive Pay Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 6 Paid Holidays 401k program On the job training Pay Commensurate with Experience As a Dental Assistant at East Hamilton Dental, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental practice and providing high-quality care to our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the dentist during various procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized. You will also be responsible for taking and processing digital X-rays, as well as performing coronal polishing and other preventive care tasks. Your compassionate approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients, making their experience as comfortable as possible. Ultimately, your contributions will directly impact patient satisfaction and the overall success of our dental practice. Responsibilities Come to work on time and be accountable for your agreed-upon, full-time shift Provides chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up Manages patient flow to ensure efficient appointments Welcomes patients and deliver positive patient experiences Captures and processes X-Rays Enters patient treatment plans and maintain files at the direction of the Dentist Completes sterilization processes for equipment and operatories Monitors all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day's schedule Qualifications Registered dental assistant with the state of TN 1-2+ years experience preferred High school diploma or equivalent Coronal Polishing certificate preferred X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certificate preferred Detail-oriented with strong patient focus Ability to partner with team and contribute to welcoming environment for patients #J-18808-Ljbffr