Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Aspen Dental; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Free Continuing Education through TAG

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Michigan is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support the dental team across procedures, operatories, radiographs, and patient education. You will ensure infection control, sterilization, and safety standards are met.

The position offers full-time hours, $23.50 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and ongoing training to support career growth and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• Active dental assisting license or certification as required by state.
• Proficient chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrated infection control and sterilization techniques.
• Annual CE requirements and state certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during procedures and manage patient flow.
• Prepare operatory and set up trays for procedures.
• Perform sterilization and instrument processing.
• Take dental radiographs and educate patients on oral care.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance and safety protocols.
• Order and manage supplies within the practice budget.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care

CE compliance

Licensure & certification

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS certification

Radiology certification

State expanded functions certification

Tools

Radiology (X-ray)

Autoclave operation

HIPAA compliance

Job description

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: $23.50 / hour

At Aspen Dental, we put You First. 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 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 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.