Clinical Dental Assistant-Memphis AEGD Contract (2 Openings)

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance, clinical and laboratory support, patient care coordination, and facilities maintenance for the Tri-Clinic dental programs, including the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Faculty Practice (UDP), and Special Care/VA clinics. The primary assignment will be within the AEGD clinic. This position rotates and provides clinical support throughout all Tri-Clinic areas based on operational needs. Responsibilities include chair-side assisting, nitrous oxide monitoring, infection control, inventory management, patient care support, and assisting with administrative and clinical functions to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience working in a dental office or dental laboratory.
• Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee.
• Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required.
• A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with the Dental Assistant National Board Certification (DANB) is preferred.
• Graduate of CODA accredited school preferred.
• CDA (DANB) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides chairside assistance to faculty, residents, and dental hygienists in AEGD, UDP, and Special Care/VA clinics.
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for patient care; monitors and maintains patient safety during nitrous oxide administration.
• Assists during dental procedures, including suctioning, retraction, mixing materials, taking impressions, provisional restorations, and clinical photography.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Provides post-treatment instructions and oral health education to patients.
• Provides chairside and operational support to faculty, residents, students, and staff throughout the Tri-Clinic model.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED