Pediatric Dental Assistant-Tennessee Smiles at beBright
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Dental Assisting, Communication, Team Player, Patient Care, General Anesthesia, Digital Radiographs, Hygiene Education, Infection Control, Marketing, Sterilization, Impressions, Scheduling, Lab Work, Fluoride Application, Patient Consults

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
SUMMARY: Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field.  WHO WE ARE:  At Tennessee Smiles we strive to make every visit a fun and positive experience and to build self-confidence in each and every one of our patients. As a dual service dental practice, we are in a unique position to serve your family's dental and orthodontic needs. Excellent oral health is vital for a child’s development, and Drs. Mark Britton, Darryl Phillips, Jim Hollingsworth and Andy Turner are here to help every step of the way. Visit our website: https://www.tnsmile.com/  [https://www.tnsmile.com/]to learn more. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.   * A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients’ care. * Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player. * Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.    RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist the dentist during generalized pediatric dental procedures, including general anesthesia. * Clean the patient’s teeth. * Fluoride application * Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic). * Provide hygiene and diet education. * Take impressions. * Schedule follow-up exams. * Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately. * Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms. * Parents consults-discuss treatment plans. * Clean and sterilize instruments. * Lab work. * Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area. * Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines. * Participate in marketing endeavors  * Write letters to be sent to referrals.  We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.  Tennessee Smiles participates in E-Verify
Responsibilities
Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures and provide care to patients. Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, taking radiographs, and educating patients on hygiene and diet.
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