Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule, CE & Benefits

Aspen Dental; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

CE opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Athens, TN. This full-time position offers a stable role with great benefits and growth opportunities within a leading dental service organization.

You will assist in procedures, take x-rays, manage operatory setup, and help maintain infection control while supporting patient care and clinic efficiency. We provide paid time off, health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with match, ongoing CE opportunities, and a collaborative, supportive culture that

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to ensure quality 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 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.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Athens, TN. This full-time position offers a stable role with great benefits and growth opportunities within a leading dental service organization.

You will assist in procedures, take x-rays, manage operatory setup, and help maintain infection control while supporting patient care and clinic efficiency. We provide paid time off, health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with match, ongoing CE opportunities, and a collaborative, supportive culture that