What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Aspen Dental?
About Us
We put our patients first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19 - $21 / hour
Your Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
- Career development and growth opportunities through our best-in-class training program
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
- Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
Your Role
As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients.
- Assist the DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow
- Support doctors during treatment procedures
- Prepare operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists
- Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory
- Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines and other essential tasks
- Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures
- Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level
- Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow
- Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies
- Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns
- Monitor laboratory cases
- Perform quality intraoral health scans
- Take quality impressions and bite registrations
- Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s)
- Maintain emergency kits and oxygen tanks
- Order and manage supplies
Requirements
- Dental Assistant License, Registration, Certification as required by state
- Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state
- CPR or BLS certificate
- 2 years' experience as a Dental Assistant
- Proficient chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry
- Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques
- Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state
Salary : $19 - $21
