Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Career development opportunities

Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U

Job summary

A leading dental service organization is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their team in Uniontown, PA. You will assist with various clinical procedures, educate patients on oral health, and support a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This role offers benefits such as paid time off, health coverage, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

Commitment to ongoing learning

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $21.00/hr

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: $17 - $21 / hour

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

Job ID: R2025-017738

Senior Status

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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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.