Dental Assistant - Grow Your Skills, Serve Your Community

Aspen Dental; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Free CE through TAG U

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspen Dental in West Springfield, MA is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support clinical needs, take x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and help manage patient flow and infection control while educating patients on oral health.

We offer paid time off, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, opportunities for career development, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Evening/weekend shifts may apply as part of flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in West Springfield, MA is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support clinical needs, take x-rays, set up and breakdown operatory, and help manage patient flow and infection control while educating patients on oral health.

We offer paid time off, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, opportunities for career development, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Evening/weekend shifts may apply as part of flexible scheduling.