Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule, CE, 401(k) & Growth

0285 Thompson Dental Associates, P.C; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and enhance patient care in a busy practice setting.

We offer comprehensive benefits, continuous education, and a culture that values teamwork and patient-first service. The role involves x-ray procedures, operatory setup and infection control, and collaboration with the dental team to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and enhance patient care in a busy practice setting.

We offer comprehensive benefits, continuous education, and a culture that values teamwork and patient-first service. The role involves x-ray procedures, operatory setup and infection control, and collaboration with the dental team to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.