Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Reports to: Dentist / Operations Leader

FLSA Status

Non - Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Operations

Employment Status: At-Will

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible

Job Posting Title: Dental Assistant

Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant

Join East Hamilton Dental, a Marquee Dental Partner, as a Dental Assistant!

East Hamilton Dental is an ever-growing, patient centric practice in Chattanooga, TN!

Comprehensive Benefits include: Competitive Pay Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 6 Paid Holidays 401k program On the job training

Pay Commensurate with Experience

• As a Dental Assistant at East Hamilton Dental, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental practice and providing high-quality care to our patients.
• Your primary responsibility will be to assist the dentist during various procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized.
• You will also be responsible for taking and processing digital X-rays, as well as performing coronal polishing and other preventive care tasks.
• Your compassionate approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients, making their experience as comfortable as possible.
• Ultimately, your contributions will directly impact patient satisfaction and the overall success of our dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Come to work on time and be accountable for your agreed-upon, full-time shift
• Provides chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
• Manages patient flow to ensure efficient appointments
• Welcomes patients and deliver positive patient experiences
• Captures and processes X-Rays
• Enters patient treatment plans and maintain files at the direction of the Dentist
• Completes sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Monitors all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day's schedule

Qualifications

• Registered dental assistant with the state of TN
• 1-2+ years experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Coronal Polishing certificate preferred
• X-Ray certification
• Nitrous Oxide certificate preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong patient focus
• Ability to partner with team and contribute to welcoming environment for patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monday-Thursday 7: 30am-5pm Some Fridays