Dental Assistant — Expanded Functions, Training & Growth

WellNow Urgent Care; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Training program

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support daily patient care and improve practice efficiency. You will assist doctors, manage operatory setup, and ensure sterilization standards are met across procedures.

The role requires chairside proficiency, radiology certification, and a commitment to OSHA/HIPAA compliance, with ongoing CE and role-specific training. A strong team culture and opportunities for career growth are highlighted.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing the office team 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.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant License

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Operatory setup tools

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support daily patient care and improve practice efficiency. You will assist doctors, manage operatory setup, and ensure sterilization standards are met across procedures.

The role requires chairside proficiency, radiology certification, and a commitment to OSHA/HIPAA compliance, with ongoing CE and role-specific training. A strong team culture and opportunities for career growth are highlighted.