Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule, Growth & Free CE

TAG - The Aspen Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Growth opportunities

CE through TAG U

Supportive culture

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Houston, TX is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a best-in-class training program to help you thrive.

As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinicians by taking x-rays, assisting in procedures, setting up and breaking down operatory, and ensuring infection control. Join a collaborative team and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of dental assisting experience required
• 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
• 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 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

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in Houston, TX is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a best-in-class training program to help you thrive.

As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinicians by taking x-rays, assisting in procedures, setting up and breaking down operatory, and ensuring infection control. Join a collaborative team and contribute to patient care.