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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Primary Office
Knoxville, TN
$18.00/hr ($36,000/yr)
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Dental AssistantFull-timevia dentalpost

Job Description

We’re Hiring! Join Our Amazing Dental Family! 🦷✨ Are you looking for more than just a job? Come join a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented dental practice where our team truly cares about each other, our patients, and the community we serve. We are growing and looking for a passionate, dependable, and positive team member to join our practice! If you enjoy creating meaningful patient experiences, working with a supportive team, and being part of a practice that feels like family, we’d love to meet you. Why You’ll Love Working With Us: • A friendly, supportive, and team-focused environment • A practice that values respect, compassion, and teamwork • Opportunities to grow and develop your skills • A culture where your contributions are appreciated and recognized • The opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives every day We’re looking for someone who is: ✨ Patient-focused and

Essential Functions: Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the#1 priority. Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times. Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs. Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs. Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes. Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment. Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow. Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns. Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient. Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization. Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products. When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary. Promote and market DentalWorks supported practices services and retail products. Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly. Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance. Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations. Complete all Learning Management System requirements.

Education/Certification: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required Current radiography certification required Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

 Skills and Abilities: Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills Strong organization, planning and analytical skills Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

 Work Environment and Conditions: Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens Potential of prolonged sitting and standing

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18.00/hr ($36,000/yr)
Median for Dental Assistant in TN: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
July 31, 2026

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About the Employer
Primary Office
State College, PA
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