Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Clinic
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Dental Assistant for their Oral Surgery Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a leading institution focused on patient care, education, and research. The oral and maxillofacial surgeons at VUMC specialize in treating complex injuries, diseases, and deformities of the jaws and face, aiming to reduce pain and improve patients' quality of life. This role involves assisting board-certified dentists in various dental services, including preventive, therapeutic, and cosmetic procedures. The position emphasizes patient preparation, providing instructions, and maintaining equipment. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to advancing health and wellness.
Requirements
- LIC-Registered Dental Assistant - Tennessee
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Nice To Haves
- Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate sterilization preparation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate dental terminology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient exam room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Responsibilities
- Performs dental assistant duties.
- Prepares patient for procedure and/or exam.
- Provides patient with instructions.
- Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Sterilization Preparation
- Patient Documentation
- Dental Terminology
- Patient Exam Room Care
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
