Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule, Competitive Pay

Aspen Dental; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Career development

Continuing Education (TAG U)

Job summary

Aspen Dental in West Springfield, MA is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist during treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and support patient flow while upholding infection control.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay between $23 and $26 per hour, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training through TAG U to help you grow professionally. Join a network that values community care and teamwork.

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

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (if required)

Job description

Aspen Dental in West Springfield, MA is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist during treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and support patient flow while upholding infection control.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay between $23 and $26 per hour, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training through TAG U to help you grow professionally. Join a network that values community care and teamwork.