Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Newport News, VA. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and career development opportunities. As a Dental Assistant, you will support patient care and work collaboratively with the dental team to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Active license or permit as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays and manage infection control.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $15 - $18 / hour

At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:

• 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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