Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Aspen Dental Group; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental service organization that prioritizes your growth and well-being! As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient experiences and ensuring high-quality care. With a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and a generous benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to develop your skills, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that truly values you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Free Continuing Education

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Current Dental Assistant License and Radiology certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during treatment procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies and post-treatment care.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Sterilization Techniques

Patient Care

Radiology Certification

Infection Control

Education

Dental Assistant License

CPR or BLS Certification

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Apply locations Happy Valley, Oregon time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2025-007468

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.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Salary: $25 / hour

At Aspen Dental, we put YouFirst. 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 with our best-in-class training program to support you at every stage of yourcareer
• A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration andinnovation
• Free Continuing Education (CE) throughTAG U

HowYou’llMake a Difference

As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients.

• Assist with the direction to DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
• Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
• Understanding of clear aligner process with the ability to articulate and teach.
• Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.).
• Ensures emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, Certification as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

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.