Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, Benefits & CE

aspendental; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & benefits

Career development

Culture & collaboration

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians in our Gloucester, VA practice. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist with procedures, take X-rays, maintain the operatory, and help manage patient flow while upholding infection control standards. Training and growth opportunities are available to help you thrive and serve the community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.

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 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

Team collaboration

Ongoing learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians in our Gloucester, VA practice. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist with procedures, take X-rays, maintain the operatory, and help manage patient flow while upholding infection control standards. Training and growth opportunities are available to help you thrive and serve the community.