Graduate Dental Assistant-Kingsport Dental Clinic (Kingsport, TN)

JobID: 7872

Category: Medical

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-04-24T17:02:51+00:00

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THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KINGSPORT, TN

Market Range: 04

Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance for faculty, residents, and DDS students in the College of Dentistry. While this position will primarily be housed in the pre-doctoral clinic, this position works in various other clinics in the College on an as needed basis.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

This is an entry-level position. 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).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring, is required. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of oral surgery processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (experience with an electronic health record).
• Ability to work with a team of clinicians efficiently and positively.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.

• Prepares for clinical encounters with room turnover, preparation of instruments, and acquisition of appropriate supplies for surgical procedures.
• Provides chairside clinical support throughout the procedure, including, as needed, documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Counsel patients following surgical procedures and explain instructions as outlined for treatment by the doctor.
• Takes x-rays; exposes and processes x-ray film or process of digital images.
• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Ensures emergency crash kit is properly stocked and prepared for use.
• Monitors and maintains safety of nitrous oxide usage.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares for clinical encounters with room turnover, preparation of instruments, and acquisition of appropriate supplies for surgical procedures.
• Provides chairside clinical support throughout the procedure, including, as needed, documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Counsel patients following surgical procedures and explain instructions as outlined for treatment by the doctor.
• Takes x-rays; exposes and processes x-ray film or process of digital images.
• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Ensures emergency crash kit is properly stocked and prepared for use.
• Monitors and maintains safety of nitrous oxide usage.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.