About the Role
As a Dental Assistant at Aspen Dental, you will support the clinical needs of patients and doctors, with opportunities for career growth and community impact. You will have the training to maximize your potential and make a difference in your community.
Responsibilities
- Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Take dental x-rays
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
- Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
- Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
- Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
- Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
- Perform digital intraoral scans
- Support patient charting for doctors
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
- Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22 - $25 / hour
Benefits
- A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
- Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
- Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
About the Company
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO).
- Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.
- *May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
