Dental Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunities

Aspen Dental; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Collaborative culture

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Minnesota (Saint Cloud area). This full-time role supports clinical procedures, x-ray taking, and infection control while focusing on patient care and education.

You will work with a supportive team in a community-focused practice that promotes growth and a strong training program. We offer an employee-centered culture with a robust benefits package, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career development within a world-class dental service

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dental team to provide care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license/registration; x-ray certification if required by state.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (state specific)

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Minnesota (Saint Cloud area). This full-time role supports clinical procedures, x-ray taking, and infection control while focusing on patient care and education.

You will work with a supportive team in a community-focused practice that promotes growth and a strong training program. We offer an employee-centered culture with a robust benefits package, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career development within a world-class dental service