Dental Assistant
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Pay Rate: $15.00 $20 perhour
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM CST
Experience: Dental assisting, public health dental clinic, or patient care experience preferred
About the Role
We are seeking a Dental Assistant for an on-site contract opportunity in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This role supports dental clinic operations by assisting dentists during patient care, preparing instruments and supplies, maintaining infection control standards, completing dental records, supporting clinic flow, and providing patient-centered dental assistant services.
Responsibilities
Prepare dental supplies, instruments, and patient records before dental exams and procedures
Assist dentists using four-handed dentistry techniques during patient treatment
Expose and prepare dental X-rays while following infection control and safety guidelines
Clean and disinfect operatories, sterilize instruments, and maintain dental equipment and supplies
Support dental records, patient education, clinic flow, supply orders, and daily productivity goals
Requirements
Current Tennessee Dental Assistant Registration Required
Dental Radiology Certification Required
Valid Driver s License Required
CPR Certification Required
Tennessee residency required; coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring, and dental sealant certifications preferred
This Dental Assistant opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with dental assisting, radiology, infection control, patient care, and public health dental clinic experience.