Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Clinic

Oral Surgery Practice

As a Dental Assistant, you will support providers and patients throughout the surgical experience by preparing treatment rooms and equipment, obtaining patient histories and clinical information, taking radiographs and CBCT scans, assisting during procedures, maintaining sterilization and infection control standards, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive patient experience. Assists in preventive, therapeutic, cosmetic and other dental services with occasional guidance by a board certified Oral Surgeon.

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• →Seating patients and preparing them for their visit
• →Obtaining and documenting medical histories, vital signs, allergies, pain assessments, and other clinical information
• →Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment
• →Taking CBCT scans and dental radiographs
• →Assisting providers during procedures, including suctioning and patient support
• →Turning over procedure rooms efficiently between patients
• →Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments according to infection control standards
• →Stocking and organizing supplies to keep the clinic running smoothly
• →Ensuring appointments stay on schedule
• →Escorting patients following sedation procedures
• →Collaborating closely with providers, nurses, and team members to deliver an exceptional patient experience

Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Dental Assistant - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.