Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunities

Aspen Dental; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Career development

Collaborative culture

Free Continuing Education

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our supportive team in Florida. You will assist during a variety of treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, and help prepare operatories while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training through our best-in-class program to help you thrive in your career at a world-class dental service organization.

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 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 professional development

X-ray certification

Education

High school diploma

X-ray certification (state)

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our supportive team in Florida. You will assist during a variety of treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, and help prepare operatories while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training through our best-in-class program to help you thrive in your career at a world-class dental service organization.