Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental service organization where you can make a real impact on patients' lives as a Dental Assistant. This role offers a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, along with a comprehensive training program to help you thrive. You'll have the opportunity to assist in various treatment procedures, manage infection control, and educate patients on maintaining their oral health. With competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, this position is perfect for those committed to professional growth and community service. Take the next step in your career and help create smiles every day!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Match

Free Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build rapport with patients.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Manage infection control and prepare instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Education

Infection Control

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 : $20 - $26 / hour

Job Type : Full-Time

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

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

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