Dental Assistant

Job Summary

About Us
Memphis Emergency Dental is a busy evening emergency clinic that helps patients get out of pain when most offices are closed. We see toothaches, infections, broken teeth, extractions, and urgent restorative care. A large part of our community speaks Spanish, and we want every patient to be able to explain their problem and understand their treatment in the language they're most comfortable with.

The Role
We're looking for a dependable, fast-moving dental assistant to join our evening team. You'll be chairside with the doctor on emergency cases, keep the operatory running smoothly, and be a calm, reassuring presence for patients who are often in pain and anxious.

Schedule

• Evening shift, weekdays: 5pm-9pm
• Weekend shifts available (optional) for those who want extra hours

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside with emergency procedures, including extractions, pulpectomies, incision and drainage, and temporary and definitive restorations
• Take radiographs (PA, BWX, pano) and intraoral scans
• Seat patients, take medical histories, record vitals, and prepare them for treatment
• Interpret for Spanish-speaking patients and explain post-op instructions clearly in both languages
• Sterilize instruments, turn over operatories, and maintain infection control standards
• Chart procedures accurately and help with patient flow and scheduling as needed

Requirements

• *Fluent in both English and Spanish *
• Tennessee radiology certification
• Dental assisting experience preferred; emergency or oral surgery experience is a plus
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Able to stay composed and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to evening availability

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person

Panoramic imaging • Spanish • CPR Certification • Medical procedure preparation • Medical chart preparation • Patient rooming • Interpretation • Dental office • Vital signs • Weekends as needed • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • BLS Certification • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Restoration • Full-time • English • Evenings as needed • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Psychological support for patients • Initial patient assessment • Patient history taking • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Evening shift • On-the-job training • Medical interpretation • Intraoral scanners • Schedule creation • Dental extractions • Medical assisting • Patient counseling • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Experience working with individuals with language barriers • Patient emergency assistance • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education