Clinicial Dental Assistant-Operatory- Part-Time, Kingsport, TN) (61) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN is hiring a part-time Clinical Dental Assistant-Operatory in Kingsport, TN. The salary for this position is $19.10 hourly. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, clinical support, and maintenance of equipment. Requirements include a high school diploma, one year of chairside experience, and licensure as a dental assistant in Tennessee. Additional certifications are preferred.
Job Description
Clinicial Dental Assistant-Operatory- Part-Time, Kingsport, TN) (61)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
in Memphis, TN
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Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary:
$19.10/hourly
Posted:
04/30/2025
Category:
Health and Medical Services Job Description Market Range:
05
Hiring Salary:
$19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION LOCATED IN KINGSPORT, TN
(16 HOURS
PER WEEK
)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance, clinical/laboratory support, and facilities maintenance for students, residents, and faculty members in the Department of General Dentistry Practice. This position maintains all CEREC milling machines and assists dental students and faculty with milling and milling preparation. Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists operator at the dental chair using 4-handed dentistry; arrange instruments, materials, and medications on prepared tray and hand them to dental operator (dental student/faculty). Also, may provide chairside assistance to the dental hygienist.
Clears operating area during procedures by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls and holders, and by retraction of cheek/tongue.
Prepares and/or mixes impression materials.
Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts; creates and trims provisional restorations; cleans excess cement following clinical luting procedures.
Assists with clinical photographic procedures.
Instructs student doctors on new technology such as CEREC, milling, and digital radiography.
Counsels with patients following clinical procedures; explains instructions and directions outlined for treatment by the doctor; teaches oral hygiene strategies.
Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
Performs routine and non-routine orders as needed for dispensaries for clinic areas; orders nitrous oxide, maintains CEREC and other essential supplies; maintains CEREC computers and milling machines twice weekly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT
REQUIRED
)
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year experience working chairside in a dental practice. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. (PROOF
OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED
). (Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with the Dental Assistant National Board Certification (DANB) is preferred. Graduate of CODA accredited school preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. CDA (DANB) certification preferred. (PROOF
OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED
)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Ability to work efficiently in a clinical setting.
Ability to work as a team promoting quality oral health care.
Understanding of health and safety regulations.
Ability to interact with patients, doctors, and staff in an effective manner.
Must have strong communication skills and exceptional hand skills.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position may occasionally be required to work weekends Job Info
Job Identification 61
Job Category Medical
Posting Date 04/29/2025, 04:25 PM
Job Schedule Part time
Locations 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 826, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone at 901-448-2133 or 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
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