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Clinical Dental Assistant-Pediatric Dentistry-Community Oral Health - Memphis, TN, United States - University of Tennessee
Description
Market Range: 05Hiring Salary:
$19.10/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance and clinical practice support for faculty, residents, and dental students in the Pediatric Dentistry department.
This position will rotate between the pediatric dentistry clinics at LeBonheur Children's Hospital and the College of Dentistry.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of dental experience. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. Must maintain CPR certification. (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, ABILITIES:
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position may occasionally work evenings and some holidays.
