Dental Assistant — CE, Growth & Flexible Schedule

Aspen Dental; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

CE / TAG U training

Job summary

Aspen Dental in the United States is looking for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures, take dental X-rays, set up and breakdown operatories, and help manage patient flow. The role offers full-time hours and a salary of $23–$25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work with a collaborative team to educate patients on oral health, maintain infection control, and ensure high-quality patient care.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental in the United States is looking for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures, take dental X-rays, set up and breakdown operatories, and help manage patient flow. The role offers full-time hours and a salary of $23–$25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work with a collaborative team to educate patients on oral health, maintain infection control, and ensure high-quality patient care.