Dental Assistant
About The Position
Frank Trundle DDS is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role supports dentists and patients in a collaborative, high-quality clinical practice. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off; paid company holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty; $25,000 basic life and AD&D insurance; medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; pet insurance; and accidental injury, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives. Additional benefits include an employee assistance program for employees and their household, a 401(k), a patient-centric community approach, work/life balance, career-growth opportunities, professional development and continuing-education support, and strong business and operational teams. Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements
- Active Tennessee dental assistant license.
- Dental Assistant training or school certification.
- At least 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Experience with digital software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists chairside.
- Welcome patients.
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups and help ensure their comfort.
- Select and set up instrumentation, equipment, and other dental materials as needed.
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Perform lab tasks as instructed.
- Provide post-operative care instructions.
- Keep operatories clean and stocked.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- $25,000 basic life and AD&D insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
- Accidental injury, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household
- 401(k)
- Career-growth opportunities
- Professional development and continuing-education support
- Work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
