Dental Assistant

Dream Dental; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Bonus potential

401(k) with company match after 90days

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

2 weeks PTO

Up to 7 paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Dream Dental in Goodlettsville, TN is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for a full-time role with a rotating 4-day work week (32 hours). You will prep rooms, assist clinicians, take X-rays, keep accurate charts in Open Dental, and educate patients on oral care. Must have X-ray certification; CPR preferred. Saturday availability required, with weekly pay.

Join a supportive team using modern technology, committed to patient care and ongoing professional growth in a busy dental practice.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is team-oriented, dependable and friendly.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and patient-focused with excellent care delivery.
• Willingness to learn digital dental technology and adapt to a modern practice.
• Experience with Open Dental and iTero is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures.
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatments.
• Take diagnostic X-rays and assist with charting and documentation.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Maintain patient records in Open Dental.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments per OSHA standards.
• Operate and maintain dental equipment.
• Monitor and maintain supply inventory.
• Keep operatories clean and ready for use.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences.

Skills

Team player

Patient interaction

Organized

Detail-oriented

Digital dentistry

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

X-ray certificate

CPR & First Aid certificate

State CDA/RDA/EFDA license

Tools

Open Dental

iTero scanner

X-ray certification

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant – Full Time | 4-Day Work Week

Join the Team at Dream Dental!

At Dream Dental, we’re committed to providing exceptional, personalized dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity while using modern technology and efficient systems to deliver an outstanding experience.

We’re growing our team and looking for a motivated, dependable, and upbeat Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in providing excellent patient care.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can grow your skills, work alongside a supportive team, and enjoy a consistent 4-day work week, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule

Enjoy a full-time rotating 4-day work week with 32 hours per week.

• Week 1: Monday – Thursday
• Week 2: Tuesday – Friday
• Week 3: Wednesday – Saturday

Saturday availability is required.

Paid weekly each Friday.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Team‑oriented, positive, and dependable
• Friendly and comfortable interacting with patients
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Passionate about providing excellent patient care
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Eager to learn and grow within a modern dental practice
• Experienced with or interested in learning digital dental technology

Preferred Experience

• Open Dental experience preferred
• iTero scanner experience preferred
• Current X‑ray certification required
• CPR certification preferred/current
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatments
• Take diagnostic X‑rays and assist with charting and documentation
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post‑operative care
• Maintain accurate patient records in Open Dental
• Sterilize and deliver instruments according to OSHA and infection‑control standards
• Maintain and properly operate dental equipment
• Monitor and maintain dental supply inventory
• Keep operatories and clinical areas clean, organized, and fully prepared
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team
• Help create an exceptional patient experience from check‑in through completion of treatment

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Paid weekly
• Bonus and commission potential
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Health insurance, including medical, vision, and dental
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability options
• 2 weeks PTO
• Up to 7 paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Why Dream Dental?

At Dream Dental, our patients come first — but we’re building a positive, supportive team culture where you can develop your skills, work with modern technology, and build a long‑term career in dentistry.

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one‑year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X‑ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager