Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

0480 Rennigade Dental Group PLLC; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Florida is hiring a Full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. We offer a competitive pay range of $17-$23 per hour and a best-in-class training program to help you grow in your career.

You will assist doctors, maintain patient flow, ensure sterilization, and take radiographs, with a focus on OSHA/HIPAA compliance and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active dental assistant license/registration as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing the 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 and ensure staff are trained.
• Follow maintenance schedules for dental line flushing, autoclave, and compressor.
• Prepare trays and operatory for procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor flow.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide post-treatment oral care instructions to patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Assist with denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform intraoral health scans when needed.
• Take impressions and bite registrations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside

Sterilization

HIPAA compliance

Education

Current Dental Assistant License/Registration

Radiology (x-ray) certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Autoclave operation

PACS/Imaging software

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: $17 - $23 / hour

What 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

• 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.