Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule, CE & Growth

0112 TX-SCD DENTAL, P.C.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling within a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist various procedures, take X-rays, prepare operatories, and help manage patient flow while educating patients on oral hygiene. We emphasize infection control, precision for impressions and scans, and close collaboration with the practice team to ensure superb patient care and satisfaction in a supportive

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license/registration or permit as required; 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 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

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active dental license/permit (x-ray certification if required)

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling within a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist various procedures, take X-rays, prepare operatories, and help manage patient flow while educating patients on oral hygiene. We emphasize infection control, precision for impressions and scans, and close collaboration with the practice team to ensure superb patient care and satisfaction in a supportive