DENTAL ASSISTANT 2 - 03122025-66055 - Health - Nashville, TN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Health

Job Description

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

03/12/2025 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

04/01/2025 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$2,555.00 - $3,832.00

Salary (Annually)

$30,660.00 - $45,984.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Heath

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
Working Title: School Based Dental Assistant

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must have: 1. Valid Driver's License.
Overview
Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs. This is the second level class in the Dental Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs. This class differs from Dental Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs duties that do not require certification for exposing and developing radiographs. This series differs from the Dental Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitoring.
Responsibilities

Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.
Schedules appointments, answers telephone and organizes daily schedule.
Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and reports.
Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Meets infection control and safety guidelines.
Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regard to patients' health and dental needs. Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals.
Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities.
Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certification.

Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:

Action Oriented
Manages Conflict
Interpersonal Savvy
Decision Quality
Instills Trust

Knowledge:

Dental Practices & Procedures
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Skills:

Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Service Orientation
Reading Comprehension
Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning
Rate Control
Problem Sensitivity
Control Precision
Multi-limb Coordination

Tools & Equipment

All Office Equipment (computer, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, etc.)
Sterilization Equipment (Autoclave)
Dental Instrumentation
Dental Hand Pieces and Accessories
Standard Dental Equipment

TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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