Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

WellNow Urgent Care; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

CE credits program

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors and hygienists, maintain patient flow, and perform a range of chairside duties. The role emphasizes high standards for sterilization, radiographs, and patient education.

The position requires state-specific dental assistant licensing, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of experience. A collaborative culture and ongoing CE opportunities are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

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

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 and ensure staff are trained and compliant.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, autoclave, and compressor daily/weekly/monthly.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support charting for doctors and monitor patient flow.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor flow within the practice.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA requirements and Aspen safety guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide post-treatment oral care instructions to patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies to maintain health.
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Monitor and assist in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scans and impressions.
• Understand clear aligner processes and educate patients.
• Order and maintain supplies within the practice budget.
• Perform additional expanded functions as certified (e.g., polishing, restorations).
• Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Patient communication

Training others

Education

Dental Assistant License/Certification

CPR or BLS certification

Tools

Radiology (x-ray) equipment

Sterilization equipment

Infection control protocols

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: $20 - $24 / 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.