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Chattanooga Dental Home

Temporary Dental Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16–$22/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Chattanooga, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 22 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$41,739 / year median in Tennessee

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Temporary Dental Assistant Chattanooga Dental Home Chattanooga, TN Job Details Temporary $16 - $22 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Qualifications Preparing dental treatment areas Medical procedure assistance Assisting medical staff Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Dental sterilization procedures Disinfection procedures Dental x-ray Surgical suction device handling Patient interaction Suction machines Entry level Full Job Description Temporary Dental Assistant — Come Hang With Us! Our wonderful Dental Assistant is taking a well-deserved vacation, so Chattanooga Dental Home needs an extra set of awesome hands while he's away! We're looking for a temporary Dental Assistant who is friendly, dependable, comfortable jumping into a busy dental office, and knows their way around a suction tip. And here's the bonus: if we love working with you and you love working with us, this temporary position could turn into a full-time opportunity!

What You'll Be Doing:

Assisting the dentist during procedures Setting up and breaking down rooms Taking X-rays as permitted Sterilization and infection control Helping keep the clinical day moving smoothly Most importantly — helping us take great care of our patients Who We'd Love to Meet ...

Someone who is:

Reliable and punctual Friendly and great with patients A team player Comfortable in a fast-paced dental office Experienced in dental assisting (preferred) Able to laugh with us while still getting things done Schedule Monday-Thursday ,7:30 AM-5:00 PM This position is starting as temporary vacation coverage, but we are a growing practice and there is definitely potential for the right person to stay with us permanently. If you've been looking for a chance to check out a new dental office without immediately committing to forever — this might be the perfect way to meet each other! Come spend a few weeks with Chattanooga Dental Home. You may decide you don't want to leave.

Pay:

$16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Work Location:

In person