Registered Dental Assistant

We are growing again! TVOS-KNOXVILLE is looking for an outstanding, compassionate and energetic team member to join our growing family! We are passionate about providing the highest level of quality oral surgery care. We strive to create the best possible patient experience while focusing on exceptional patient care.

We are looking for an energetic, forward-thinking, detail oriented and progressive registered dental assistant to join our rapidly growing, oral surgery practice.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include assisting in a multi-surgeon fast-paced, surgical practice during consultation and surgery appointments by handing instruments and documenting procedure in software, taking preparing daily treatment plan letters for referring doctors.

• Obtain Dental Pan and CT scans
• Verifies the identity of patients, reason for visit & medical history
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative assisting duties
• Reports to the surgeon the nature of the visit
• Monitors patient intraoperative status
• Responsible for using surgical retractors, irrigation and suctioning equipment
• Operates sterilization devices
• Completes patient clinical narratives

Skills:

• Posses’ good judgement and knowledge of dental / oral surgery terms
• Exceptional listening and communication skills
• Ability to be a team player with a graceful attitude
• Ability to be taught and to teach others, if needed
• Very well organized with a relentless work ethic and attention to details
• Devoted to providing an exceptional patient experience and care before, during and after the procedure
• Good Judgment and critical thinking skills
• Performs well under pressure or in emergent situations

Benefits:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package:

• Competitive Pay & Merit Based Bonuses / Raises
• Scrubs Provided
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Licensed State of Tennessee dental assistant with radiology and nitrous certification
• BLS certification required
• One year of related experience preferred
• DAANCE certification preferred but not required

Work Location: Primarily one location; potentially multi-locations

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• State of Tn RDA license (Required)

Work Location: In person