Dental Assistant II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles dental supplies and instruments and ensures pertinent dental exam records are available prior to patient seating.
• Uses 4-handed technique while assisting dentist and disinfects operatory and sterilizes instruments after every dental patient treatment.
• Provides appropriate post treatment and education for patients.
• Manages and maintains equipment and supplies including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, and dental unit water lines.
• Monitors expiration dates and prepares dental supply orders per procurement guidelines.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review and meets infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assists in completion of patient dental health records (electronic and paper).
• Ensures accomplishment of daily productivity goals in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health Model Dental Clinic guidelines.
• Manages priorities and individual efficiency to assist in meeting identified goals for encounters and Relative Value Units.
• Collaborate with local management to address clinic flow and staffing concerns.
• Maintains a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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