Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

0725 FOGG DDS HOLDINGS, LLC; Indianapolis, Aspen (IN, CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Training & development

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Indiana is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patient flow. You will assist doctors during procedures, handle sterilization, take radiographs, and educate patients on oral care.

The role emphasizes chairside support, infection control, and compliance with OSHA/HIPAA and practice guidelines. The position requires state-appropriate Dental Assistant licensure, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license or registration as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification required by state.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Maintains certification and CE requirements as specified by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing DA office team to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory; ensure staff training and compliance.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines and autoclave procedures.
• Tray and operatory setup for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA requirements and Aspen safety standards.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with post-treatment oral care instructions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture relines and fabricate temporary crowns as needed.
• Monitor and assist with laboratory cases.
• Perform intraoral health scans when appropriate.
• Assist with clear aligner processes and bite registrations.
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform expanded functions based on certification to support patient care.
• Maintain emergency kits and oxygen supplies.
• Order and maintain supplies within budget.
• Support other office tasks as necessary.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant License/Certification

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

About the Role

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 Salary: $28 - $30 / 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 with our best-in-class training program 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.