Job Description
Join our award-winning Nashville dental practice and transform smiles every day! Bright Smiles Dental is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in our state-of-the-art facility. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment where your skills can truly shine.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay ($22-$28) + performance bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and continuing education stipends
- Modern equipment and digital workflow
- Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during complex procedures including restorative, orthodontic, and cosmetic treatments
- Take and develop diagnostic dental radiographs with precision
- Manage infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials efficiently
- Deliver patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Maintain accurate digital patient records and documentation
- Coordinate seamless patient flow and scheduling
- Assist with inventory management and supply ordering
Qualifications
- Accredited Dental Assistant certification or equivalent experience
- Current DANB certification or willingness to obtain
- Tennessee radiography license required
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in general dentistry
- Proficiency with Eaglesoft or dental practice management software
- Exceptional chairside manner and patient communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment