Dental Assistant - Birmingham Emergency Dental - Memphis, TN

About This Role Memphis Emergency Dental is an urgent, evening-hours dental practice serving patients in acute pain. We provide same-day emergency care out of a fully equipped 4-chair facility, and our patient base is heavily Spanish-speaking. We are looking for a skilled, bilingual dental assistant who can work efficiently in a fast-paced urgent care environment and communicate directly with patients in both English and Spanish. This is a part-time position with consistent evening shifts. No mornings, optional weekends. If you are a strong chairside assistant who speaks Spanish fluently and wants predictable evening hours with a team that treats patients well, this role is for you. Bilingual In Spanish Fluency in both English and Spanish is important for this position. A significant portion of our patients are Spanish-speaking, and direct communication between the assistant and patient is essential to delivering effective care. You will be expected to translate treatment explanations, post-op instructions, and medical history intake without relying on the provider. Schedule and Compensation Part-time evening shifts, typically 4 to 6 hours per shift Shift days set by mutual agreement; no mandatory weekends or on-call Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience, discussed at offer Consistent patient volume with a reliable, predictable schedule Primary Responsibilities Chairside assistance for emergency procedures including extractions, pulpectomies, and urgent restorations Patient communication in English and Spanish: intake, treatment explanation, post-op instructions Radiograph exposure and digital x-ray processing Room setup, instrument sterilization, and infection control per OSHA standards Medical history review and triage support Maintenance of a smooth, efficient patient flow throughout the shift Requirements Fluency in English and Spanish, spoken and written Dental assisting experience required; radiography certification (or eligibility) required EFDA certification a plus but not required Comfortable in a fast-paced urgent care setting with high clinical acuity Professional, calm demeanor with patients who are often in significant pain Reliable transportation to 845 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111 What We Provide Fully equipped modern operatories with digital radiography and handheld x-ray units Dedicated front desk and scheduling support so you focus entirely on chairside care A small, consistent team with clear roles and no unnecessary process Privately owned practice, not a DSO: no corporate oversight, no production quotas Why Memphis Emergency Dental We are a privately owned urgent care dental practice, not a DSO or a corporate chain. The team is small, the roles are clear, and the work is clinically meaningful. Every shift involves real emergency dentistry: patients in acute pain who need efficient, skilled care. You will not be performing teeth whitening consultations or managing patient recall. This is chairside assisting for a provider who moves quickly and trusts you to keep pace. Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 27.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Work Location: In person

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