Part Time Dental Assistant

Morton Dental Group is seeking a skilled an RDA.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Exposure to a broad range of general, surgical, implant, and specialty procedures
• Modern offices with advanced dental technology and digital workflows
• Opportunities to expand your clinical skills and knowledge
• Supportive doctors and leaders who invest in coaching and development
• Consistent full-time schedule with no nights or weekends
• A professional, team-oriented working environment
• Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and clinical skill level
• A workplace where strong performance and initiative are recognized

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry
• Support restorative, crown and bridge, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and other advanced procedures
• Prepare surgical trays, instruments, materials, equipment, and treatment rooms
• Assist with extractions, implant procedures, and other surgical treatment based on experience and applicable credentials
• Maintain sterile technique and follow surgical infection-control protocols
• Review the schedule and patient records in advance to anticipate procedural needs
• Take diagnostic radiographs and support digital imaging and intraoral scanning
• Prepare anesthetic setups, impressions, temporary restorations, lab cases, and clinical materials
• Maintain accurate chart notes, treatment documentation, and patient records
• Provide postoperative instructions and patient education as directed by the dentist
• Monitor patients and support patient safety within the assistant’s training, credentials, and state requirements
• Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready throughout the day
• Maintain instruments and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control standards
• Participate in the morning huddle and help maintain efficient patient and schedule flow
• Communicate important patient information clearly during clinical and administrative handoffs

Patient Care and Teamwork

• Help patients feel calm, informed, and cared for before, during, and after treatment
• Remain composed and attentive during complex or stressful procedures
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist, patient, and clinical team
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, teammates, and leadership
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and attention to detail
• Contribute to a collaborative and productive office culture
• Remain coachable, adaptable, and willing to learn new procedures and systems

Qualifications

• TN Dental Assistant certification or registration required by applicable state regulations
• Previous chairside dental assisting experience
• Experience with four-handed dentistry
• Knowledge of sterilization, infection-control, and patient-safety requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail

Highly Preferred Experience

• Chairside experience with oral surgery or surgical dental procedures
• Experience assisting with extractions, implants, bone grafting, or related procedures
• Experience preparing surgical instruments and maintaining sterile fields
• Experience with digital imaging, intraoral scanners, or CBCT technology
• Expanded Functions certification, if applicable
• Experience with dental practice-management software
• Experience supporting multiple doctors or a high-volume schedule

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and skill level
• Employee dental benefits
• No nights or weekends

Schedule

Current patient hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Specific scheduled days and hours will be discussed during the interview process.