Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE Training & Growth

0176 D J PARK PC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Career development

Free CE via TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in a full-time role with a competitive hourly pay of $22–$26. Our best-in-class training program, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling support your growth and stability.

You will assist during procedures, take dental x-rays, prepare operatories, monitor patient flow, ensure infection control, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help deliver quality care to every patient in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by state; including x-ray certification if required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Ongoing learning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in a full-time role with a competitive hourly pay of $22–$26. Our best-in-class training program, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling support your growth and stability.

You will assist during procedures, take dental x-rays, prepare operatories, monitor patient flow, ensure infection control, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help deliver quality care to every patient in the community.