Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE & Growth

0496 Patel-Shah Dental PLLC; Moline, Aspen (IL, CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing education through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in the United States. You will assist with clinical procedures, take dental X-rays, and support patient care and operatory setup. The role emphasizes infection control, patient education, and collaboration with the dental team.

The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, ongoing training through the company, and opportunities to advance within a growing dental service organization.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients.
• 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; 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

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license/registration

Tools

X-ray certification

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in the United States. You will assist with clinical procedures, take dental X-rays, and support patient care and operatory setup. The role emphasizes infection control, patient education, and collaboration with the dental team.

The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, ongoing training through the company, and opportunities to advance within a growing dental service organization.