Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Aspen Dental; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients, helping maximize career potential and community impact. You will contribute to a team-focused environment with ongoing training and growth opportunities.

The role is full-time with a focus on patient care, instrument sterilization, x-rays, and efficient clinic workflow. Aspen Dental emphasizes You First and competitive compensation in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• 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 of practice; 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 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license / x-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients, helping maximize career potential and community impact. You will contribute to a team-focused environment with ongoing training and growth opportunities.

The role is full-time with a focus on patient care, instrument sterilization, x-rays, and efficient clinic workflow. Aspen Dental emphasizes You First and competitive compensation in a supportive culture.