Dental Assistant - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Dental Assistant supports pediatric dental services at Vanderbilt Health, assisting with preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic, and other dental care under occasional guidance from a board-certified dentist. The role includes preparing patients for procedures and exams, providing patient instructions, performing dental assistant duties, and maintaining and cleaning equipment. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires a Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. It is intended for candidates with less than one year of relevant work experience. The role operates with regular guidance and focuses on routine, clearly prescribed tasks and basic knowledge of job-related systems and procedures.
Requirements
- Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform dental assistant duties.
- Prepare patients for procedures and exams.
- Provide patients with instructions.
- Maintain and clean equipment.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
