Clinical Dental Assistant - Endodontics Clinic

Clinical Dental Assistant - Endodontics Clinic

Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Market Range: 05

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
:
The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance and clinical support for undergraduate dental students, residents, and faculty in the Endodontic clinic and labs.

• 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.

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.

• Job Identification 4485
• Job Category Medical
• Posting Date 08/08/2025, 08:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US (On-site)

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.