Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

A leading dental service organization in Leominster is looking for a Dental Assistant to provide support in clinical duties and improve patient care. Competitive compensation is offered at $21 - $25 per hour, with excellent benefits and development opportunities. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.
• Enable collaborative patient care with the dental team.

Responsibilities

• Assist during various dental treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays and manage patient flow.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

Commitment to ongoing learning

Collaborative team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Overview

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Aspen Dental offers security and job stability with world-class dental service organization support, best-in-class training, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will have opportunities to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $21 - $25 / hour

At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer: career development and growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and benefits that support work-life balance.

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

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 maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

• 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

Qualifications

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

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.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. 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.