Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule & CE

Aspen Dental; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in a full-time role in Minnesota. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for career development and growth.

You will support clinicians, assist with procedures, take x-rays, and help ensure smooth patient flow in a collaborative setting. You’ll be part of a team that emphasizes patient care, infection control, and ongoing learning, enabling you to maximize your clinical potential and positively

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• 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

Professional development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in a full-time role in Minnesota. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for career development and growth.

You will support clinicians, assist with procedures, take x-rays, and help ensure smooth patient flow in a collaborative setting. You’ll be part of a team that emphasizes patient care, infection control, and ongoing learning, enabling you to maximize your clinical potential and positively