Dental Assistant Job Jackson area,Tennessee USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: DENTAL ASSISTANT 3 - 01132026-74131

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information.
Opening Date: 01/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time.
Closing Date: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time.
Salary (Monthly): $2,896.00 - $3,614.00.
Salary (Annually): $34,752.00 - $43,368.00.
Job Type: Full-Time.
City, State

Location:

Jackson, TN.
Department:
Health.

Location

Department of Health, Local Health Division, Madison County.
This position requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification, and Sealant Application Certification.
Substitution of Education for

Experience:

None.
Special

Certifications:

Restorative Certification, Prosthetic Certification, Valid Driver’s License.

Overview

Under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs, coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring, and sealant application. This is the highest level class in the Dental Assistant sub‑series. An employee in this class works as a chair‑side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitoring.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four‑handed chair‑side assisting; provides appropriate post‑treatment care and education for patients.

Performs coronal polishing and sealant placement; monitors and terminates nitrous oxide levels of patients and detects changes in patient status during and after medication administration to ensure patient safety.

Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedule.

Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; maintains chart, records, and reports; maintains appropriate inventory for dental service delivery.

Exposes and prepares x‑rays for review; meets infection control and safety guidelines.

Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members regarding patients' health and dental needs; compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school‑based referrals.

Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources; guides dental students in learning the proper use of various dental equipment as necessary.

Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; maintains current dental license and certification.

Competencies (KSA's)

Decision Quality

Manage Complexity

Communicate Effectively

Manage Conflict

Plan and Align

Knowledge

Dental Practices & Procedures

Customer and Personal Service

Clerical

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Service Orientation

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Operation and Control

Abilities

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Control Precision

Multilimb Coordination

Visual Color Discrimination

Tools & Equipment

All Office Equipment (computer, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, etc.)

Sterilization Equipment (Autoclave)

Dental Instrumentation

Dental Hand Pieces and Accessories

Standard Dental Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

A valid driver's license.
For the past five years, the candidate’s driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than four moving violations.

Please include your Driver’s License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

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