Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Impact

0326 Virginia Dental Practice Associates PC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in a full-time position. You will assist during a variety of treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, prep operatory, and support patient care with a focus on comfort and efficiency.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $25, a generous benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, and a 401(k) with match, plus opportunities for career development in a collaborative, patient-focused practice.

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.
• 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 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in a full-time position. You will assist during a variety of treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, prep operatory, and support patient care with a focus on comfort and efficiency.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $25, a generous benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, and a 401(k) with match, plus opportunities for career development in a collaborative, patient-focused practice.