Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions & Flexible Scheduling

aspendental; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant. You will assist the dental team, support doctors during procedures, manage operatory setup, sterilization, charting, and patient flow to maintain efficient daily patient care.

We offer a generous benefits package (PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match), a best-in-class training program, career development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license/registration/certification as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Aspen Dental in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant. You will assist the dental team, support doctors during procedures, manage operatory setup, sterilization, charting, and patient flow to maintain efficient daily patient care.

We offer a generous benefits package (PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match), a best-in-class training program, career development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team.