Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, CE & Benefits

0748 Delgado DMD PLLC; Chicago, Aspen (IL, CO); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Career development

Free CE

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients across a range of procedures. You’ll help with x-rays, operatory setup, patient flow, infection control, and charting while delivering compassionate care in a busy dental practice.

The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a strong benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, ongoing education, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lifelong learning

Patient rapport

Education

HS diploma

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients across a range of procedures. You’ll help with x-rays, operatory setup, patient flow, infection control, and charting while delivering compassionate care in a busy dental practice.

The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a strong benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, ongoing education, and growth opportunities.