Dental Assistant: Community Care, Growth & CE

Aspen Dental; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing Education (CE) through TAGU

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Houston, TX is hiring a Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians, take dental x-rays, set up and breakdown the operatory, and help manage patient flow during and after treatments.

We provide a generous benefits package, ongoing training, and a collaborative, welcoming culture. Join our team to help improve patients' oral health and communities one smile at a time.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.

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

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in Houston, TX is hiring a Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians, take dental x-rays, set up and breakdown the operatory, and help manage patient flow during and after treatments.

We provide a generous benefits package, ongoing training, and a collaborative, welcoming culture. Join our team to help improve patients' oral health and communities one smile at a time.