Clinical Dental Assistant - Endodontics Clinic (2 Openings)
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
- Assists operator at the dental chair; arranges instruments, materials, and medications on prepared tray and aids dental operator (dental student/faculty).
- Provides chairside assistance to the dental hygienist. Seats and prepares patients for treatment.
- Assists students and residents with clinical photographic procedures; takes diagnostic radiographs including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) when appropriate.
- Sets up dental units: bag chair, place protective sheets on Alabama carts, cover keyboard and monitors, etc.
- Stocks procedure room and cabinets, monitors supply levels and place order, makes entries of procedures, and assists with receiving and indexing patient records.
- Sterilizes tools and surgical instruments and disinfects operatory and equipment according to OSHA sterilization regulations.
- Transports sensors from x-ray to lecture hall/labs, sets up supplies, and x-ray boxes.
- Ensures adherence to universal precautions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: 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. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED). (Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with the Dental Assistant National Board Certification (DANB) is preferred. Graduate of CODA accredited school preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. CDA (DANB) certification preferred. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work efficiently in a clinical setting.
- Ability to work as a team promoting quality oral health care.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to interact with patients, doctors, and staff in an effective manner.
- Must have strong communication skills and exceptional hand skills.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's endodontics clinic is hiring two clinical dental assistants to support dental students, residents, and faculty in a teaching hospital environment. The role centers on chairside assistance—preparing patients, arranging instruments and materials, and helping operators throughout procedures—alongside essential clinical tasks like taking radiographs and CBCT imaging, sterilizing instruments to OSHA standards, and managing operatory setup and supplies. You'll also assist with patient record management, transport equipment between clinical and classroom spaces, and maintain strict infection control protocols.
To qualify, you must hold current Tennessee registration as a dental assistant with certifications in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring; one year of prior dental office or laboratory experience is required. DANB certification and graduation from a CODA-accredited program are preferred. Success in this role demands strong hand skills, clear communication with patients and clinical staff, comfort working in a team-oriented teaching setting, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced clinic. The position is full-time and may occasionally require evening hours.
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