Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE & Benefits

WellNow Urgent Care; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development opportunities

Continuing Education through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is actively seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care across our dental teams. The role emphasizes assisting in treatments, taking dental X-rays, maintaining operatory setup, and ensuring infection control with high standards.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing CE opportunities, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and a culture that supports innovation in dental care.

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.

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license or permit with X-ray certification if required

Job description

Aspen Dental is actively seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care across our dental teams. The role emphasizes assisting in treatments, taking dental X-rays, maintaining operatory setup, and ensuring infection control with high standards.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing CE opportunities, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and a culture that supports innovation in dental care.