Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Generous Benefits

0144 CHRISTINE A. SMITH, DMD, LLC; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Supportive culture

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental, a leading dental service organization, is hiring a Dental Assistant to support practitioners and improve patient care. The role includes taking x-rays, assisting during procedures, preparing operatory, and maintaining infection control within a collaborative team environment.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for career development and CE through TAG U. Join a fun, supportive culture that values patient satisfaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ongoing learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (if required)

Active license/registration/permit as required by state

Job description

Aspen Dental, a leading dental service organization, is hiring a Dental Assistant to support practitioners and improve patient care. The role includes taking x-rays, assisting during procedures, preparing operatory, and maintaining infection control within a collaborative team environment.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for career development and CE through TAG U. Join a fun, supportive culture that values patient satisfaction and teamwork.