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Dental Assistant

The Practice
Murfreesboro, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

About The Practice:

We are fast-growing, state of the art, private practice set to open our second location in Murfreesboro, TN. Our office is a general practice with a focus on high end cosmetic cases and total smile rehabilitations. We offer a wide array of services and our goal is to provide patients top notch care while handling all of their dental needs.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM-4:00PM

What we are looking for:

  • A full time, experienced dental assistant, EFDA preferred but not required.
  • A dependable individual who is fun loving with a good personality, sense of humor and great work ethic
  • Applicant must be a self-starter, have great communication skills, a positive attitude, be organized and possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the dentist during various procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow through effective chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry techniques.
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
  • Take dental radiographs while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix and EMR systems, and assist with medical documentation as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment plans and post-operative care.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of basic dentistry procedures and terms
  • X-ray certification
  • Dental Assisting License/Certification
  • Significant chair-side experience is preferred.
  • Current CPR Certification
  • OSHA Compliant Sterilization Techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
  • Knowledge of digital x-rays, oral surgery and implants as well as familiarity with Dentrix are added advantages.
  • Strong case presentation skills and cross training in basic front office duties are a bonus.

Supplemental Pay:

Opportunity for monthly bonuses

A higher hourly rate will be considered for EFDA certification and depending on experience.

Equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • EFDA Certification (Preferred)
  • Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Murfreesboro, TN 37128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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