Orthodontic Dental Assistant

CPF Dental; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Program

Training and certifications from day 1

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible time and work-life balance

Competitive pay

Job summary

CPF Dental in Nashville, TN seeks a friendly Dental Assistant to join our trusted team and support dentists and hygienists with compassionate chair-side care. You’ll contribute to smooth patient flow, accurate records, and a welcoming experience for patients, including those with special needs.

We offer competitive pay, premium health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) program, and opportunities for ongoing training and certifications to grow with the practice.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification (or you’re working on it).
• X-ray certification or ability to obtain promptly.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Coronal polishing and Nitrous Oxide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic chair-side support to our Dentist and Hygienists, including charting and patient education.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and maintain a welcoming, efficient operatory.
• Take and process X-rays for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate records and treatment plans per Dentist’s instructions.
• Keep operatories and equipment clean and sterilized.
• Track and prepare lab cases in advance of daily schedules.
• Enter treatment plans, present simple treatment plans to patient, and document notes and payments.

Skills

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Team player

Empathetic

Education

Dental Assistant Certification - TN

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray know-how

Coronal polishing

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Bring your skills, your spark, and your scrubs—we’ve got the kind of team you’ll look forward to showing up for.

What if your next Dental Assistant role felt more like joining a family, growing your career, and making a real difference in patients’ lives—all in one place?

We’re seeking a friendly, motivated Dental Assistant to join our trusted team—celebrated by patients for our exceptional care and consistently glowing reviews on Google. Our office celebrates wins with high-fives, supports one another like family, and creates an environment where both patients and teammates feel genuinely cared for. Our office stands out for its fun-loving energy, friendships that extend beyond the workday, and a shared purpose of making a difference—especially through our care with special needs patients and partnerships with local organizations. If you're someone who thrives on teamwork, loves a good laugh, and treats patients with the compassion they deserve, we think you’ll feel right at home here and we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Pay : Dependent on experience and skills

We offer all the good stuff—competitive pay (with a real plan to grow it), premium insurance options, and up to four weeks of PTO to actually use that beach towel or hiking gear.

• Clear path to maximize your earnings No crystal ball needed—your growth here is mapped out, supported, and celebrated at every step.
• Training and certifications from day one Forget “sink or swim.” We believe in real training that builds real confidence—and helps you crush it from the start.
• Continuing education opportunities Because staying sharp is part of the plan—andlet'sbe honest, learning new skills makes you even more unstoppable.
• Flex time and work-life balance You’ll work hard, live well, and still make it to that yoga class or weekend getaway.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus so much more! Protect your health, your teeth, your vision—and yes, even your sanity with benefits built for real life.
• Paid Time Off (start with 2 weeks per year and accrue up to 3 weeks pe r year based on tenure) + 6 Paid Holidays Because even superheroes need a day off to recharge, explore, or binge-watch guilt-free.
• 401(k) Program Smart moves now = easy breezy future.Let’s make sure you’re winning at every stage.
• Fun, team-first culture Support isn’t just lip service here—it’s baked into the way we work, celebrate, and show up for each other daily.

What You’ll Do:

Sure, you’ll be charting, setting up operatories, and perfecting your ‘dental chair ninja’ moves—but more importantly, we need someone who knows how to show up with heart, help wherever needed, and make patients feel like they’re in the best hands possible.

• Provide empathetic chair-side support to our Dentist and Hygienists, including charting and patient education You’ll be the calm in the chaos, the friendly face patients trust, and the right hand our providerscan’tlive without.
• Ensure smooth patient flow andmaintaina welcoming, efficient operatory Think of yourself as the behind-the-scenes magic maker—keeping the schedule on time and the vibes on point.
• Take and process X-rays You'll capture the perfect shots (no awkward selfies here) to help our team diagnose and deliver top-notch care.
• Maintainaccuraterecords and treatment plans per Dentist’s instructions You’re part detective, part scribe—making sure every chart tells the real story and every treatment plan is spot‑on.
• Keep operatories and equipment clean and sterilized Because sparkling rooms and squeaky‑clean toolsaren’tjust nice—they’rethe secret sauce of top-tier care.
• Track and prepare lab cases in advance of daily schedules You’ll be two steps ahead—so crowns, appliances, and cases are ready to shine exactly when we need them.
• Keep the process moving Enter treatment plans, present simple treatment plans to patient, writing doctor’s notes into the patient’s chart, collect chairside payments

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for that rare combo : someone with hustle, heart, and a hunger to grow. You’ve got your Dental Assistant certification (or you're working on it), X-ray know-how but what really sets you apart? You care. About people. About patients. About doing great work with great teammates. You jump in without being asked, keep the vibes positive, and you’re always leveling up, both professionally and personally.

• Compassionate, strong attention to detail, warm demeanor, and a love for working with others
• A team playerwho’sready to jump in, help, and make patients feel at ease
• Dental Assisting Certification - TN from an accredited school
• High school diploma or equivalent
• X-ray Certification (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Coronal polishing and Nitrous Oxide certification preferred

You bring the passion, drive, and heart—we’ll bring the growth, purpose, and people who have your back.