Gentry Orthodontics (Clarksville, TN) is looking for an energized individual to join our dedicated team as a full-time assistant for 2 months - until CMCSS returns for the 2026-2027 school year. This position works all hours of each day providing chairside, clinical orthodontic assisting and will serve our single location.
The ideal candidate is consistent, professional, friendly, detail-oriented, responsible and a team player. Experience in a dental setting is preferred, however, we are willing to train the ideal candidate! Comprehensive training will be provided, but with no long-term commitment beyond the start of the school year in a modern, digital orthodontic practice.
Requirements:
- A friendly, positive and professional demeanor with patients, parents and office team members
- Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
- A thorough knowledge of dentistry and/or willingness to learn
- Strong computer skills; preferably knowledge of Dolphin software
- Ability to work Monday – Wednesday, 7:30 am to 5pm and Thursday 6:30am to 3pm
Job Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Greeting patients and parents with a warm and welcoming smile
- Instructing patients and parents on good oral hygiene
- Taking x-rays, facial photos and intra-oral photos
- Using the iTero scanner
- Assisting doctor clinically
- Assisting with special needs patients
- Checking charts and ensuring procedures are properly entered in patient's chart
- Having a complete knowledge of tray set up for doctor
- Collecting and reading health updates
- Documenting referrals
- Walking patients and parents to the front desk and explaining the treatment that was provided that day and the treatment that is needed in the future
Benefits:
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Comprehensive training as a clinical assistant
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Reference and support in finding future employment
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Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
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All office closures are paid time off
Compensation commensurate with experience
Job Type: Minimum employment until start of school year
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32-35 per week
