Clinical Dental Assistant- Special Needs Clinic
University of Tennessee
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$19 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide specialized chairside support for faculty and students in the Special Needs Clinic, assisting patients with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, managing patient comfort, and maintaining strict infection control protocols.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a dental office or academic institution. Must be a licensed Registered Dental Assistant in Tennessee with certifications in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring.
Job description
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary
$19.10/Hourly
Job summary/Essential job functions
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Clinical Dental Assistant provides specialized chairside and clinical practice support for faculty, residents, and dental students in the Special Needs Clinic. The Clinical Dental Assistant in the Special Needs Clinic supports the delivery of comprehensive dental care to patients with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. This role involves preparing treatment areas, assisting dentists during procedures, managing patient comfort and safety, and maintaining strict infection control protocols. This position plays a key role in creating a compassionate, respectful, and accommodating environment for patients with special healthcare needs.
