Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, CE & Growth

Aspen Dental; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing Education

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Hastings, MN is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients. This part-time role offers training, competitive pay, and opportunities to grow within a world-class dental service organization.

You will take x-rays, prepare operatory, manage infection control, assist during procedures, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The team emphasizes patient care, collaboration, and a friendly, inclusive culture.

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; 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license / x-ray certification as required by state

Job description

Aspen Dental in Hastings, MN is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients. This part-time role offers training, competitive pay, and opportunities to grow within a world-class dental service organization.

You will take x-rays, prepare operatory, manage infection control, assist during procedures, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The team emphasizes patient care, collaboration, and a friendly, inclusive culture.