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Dental Assistant

Job description

Dental Assistant – Full Time

Are you a Registered Dental Assistant with a servant’s heart looking to make a meaningful impact? Partner with Healing Hands Health, a nonprofit, community-supported, Christian clinic, and use your skills to serve patients who might otherwise go without care. We deliver high-quality dental care to underserved individuals across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia – with compassion and purpose. Join a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care and help bring healthy smiles and restored lives to our community.

Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to help make the office operate as smoothly as possible. This position will be 36-40 hours per week. It is Monday through Friday approximately 8 am to 5 pm with an hour lunch break. Most Fridays will only be a half day of work.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients to the dental office

  • Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

  • Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed

  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations

  • Assist the dentists through 4-handed dentistry

  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed

  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

  • Keep the dental rooms clean and well-stocked

  • Schedule appointments

  • Maintain accurate patient records

  • Properly chart patient information and coordinate with front office staff to be sure Medicaid can be properly billed and that preauthorization is performed when necessary

Skills

  • Proven experience as a dental assistant

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

  • Understanding of health & safety regulations

  • Good computer skills, knowledge of Eaglesoft is a plus

  • Previous experience caring for adult Medicaid Patients preferred

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Well-organized and dependable

  • Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Tennessee preferred

  • Maintain CPR certification and Continuing Education Credits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No weekends

Ability to Commute:

  • Bristol, TN 37620 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bristol, TN 37620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

To learn more or apply email Corey Smith at corey@healinghandshealth.org

RMA/CMA

Job description

Registered/Certified Medical Assistant – Full Time

Are you a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant looking to positively impact patients’ lives? We are seeking a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA/CMA) to join our dedicated care team. In this full-time role, you will be at the heart of patient care—balancing hands-on clinical responsibilities with vital administrative support to ensure every patient receives high-quality, compassionate service. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about helping others, and eager to join a mission-driven team making a difference every day, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

 

Clinical Duties

·       Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner

·       Prepare patients for examinations, and obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints

·       Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments as instructed

·       Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens (e.g., blood, urine)

·       Administer medications and immunizations as directed

·       Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and clinical areas

·       Follow infection control and safety procedures

·       Required to safeguard the confidentiality of patients’ health information maintained in any form including medical records, electronic systems, oral or written communications

 

Administrative Duties

·       Schedule patient appointments and provide back up for the Front Office Coordinator, as needed

·       Document patient information accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), including patient enrollment documents

·       Responsible for EHR in basket assignments

·       Support care coordination and patient follow-up including referrals and scheduling imaging testing. Import all results from EPIC daily and assign to appropriate provider

·       Oversee medical laboratory by stocking supplies, keeping inventory, and complete control for POCT equipment

·       Assist Medical Manager with grant funded programs, and community health fair.

·       Provide education and resources to patients in a respectful and clear manner

·       Responsible for processing Patient Assistance Program applications, including new requests and re-enrollments

·       Manage patient assistance medication inventory in the medication room

·       Communicate as necessary with patients and providers regarding eligibility to receive medications

·       Coordinates re-orders and refill requests of patient medications

·       Produce reports by collecting and summarizing information from the pharmacy connection and electronic health records

 

Skills and Knowledge Required

 Education & Experience:

·     High school diploma or equivalent

·     Successful completion of a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited vocational institution, or community college

·     Current documentation of a National Certification for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

·     Clinic nursing experience, including phlebotomy skills preferred

 

Skills & Competencies:

·     Knowledge of medical terminology and general pharmacy terminology

·     Knowledge of Microsoft products, Excel experience preferred, but will train

·     Ability to use electronic health record system

·     Effective organizational and problem-solving skills

·     Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

·     Good interpersonal skills

·     Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written

Pay Range

·       $16 - $19 per hour depending on experience

 Benefits:

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No weekends

Ability to Commute:

  • Bristol, TN 37620 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bristol, TN 37620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

To learn more email Corey Smith at corey@healinghandshealth.org

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