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.
• Maintaining a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.

Qualifications required include:

• Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification. This position requires a current driver’s license, CPR certification, and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Possession of certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring, and dental sealant placement.