Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE & Benefits

aspendental; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing Education through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take x-rays, manage supplies, and help maintain sterilization and infection control protocols.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and ongoing CE opportunities through TAG U.

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to learning

Education

Active dental license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take x-rays, manage supplies, and help maintain sterilization and infection control protocols.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and ongoing CE opportunities through TAG U.