Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental Group; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental service organization that prioritizes your growth and well-being. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and community health. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration. With opportunities for career advancement and the chance to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions. Make a difference in patients' lives, one smile at a time, while enjoying generous benefits and a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Match

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Culture

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active state license or registration as required, including x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist during various treatment procedures and manage infection control.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and perform quality impressions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dental Instruments

Digital Intraoral Scanners

Job description

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). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.

Salary: $30 - $34 / hour

Sign on Bonus: $2500

Job Type: Full-Time

At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:

• A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential
• Generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match*
• Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available*
• 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

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor 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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
• 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
• EFDA highly preferred