Dental Assistant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic and other dental services with occasional guidance by a board certified dentist. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Sterilization Preparation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate sterilization preparation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Dental Terminology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate dental terminology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Patient Exam Room Care (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient exam room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
LIC-Registered Dental Assistant - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Less than 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

Performs dental assistant duties.
Prepares patient for procedure and/or exam.
Provides patient with instructions.
Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.