Dental Assistant: Growth, Best Training & Flexible Schedule

Aspen Dental; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Best-in-class training program

Flexible scheduling

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant in Newport, KY, to support doctors and staff while ensuring efficient patient flow and care. You will assist with a variety of procedures, maintain sterile environments, and participate in training and safety compliance programs.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with paid time off, health/dental/vision, a 401(k) with match, flexible scheduling, and access to ongoing training through TAG U to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, Certification as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 2+ years experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DA office team to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
• Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
• Understanding of clear aligner process with the ability to articulate and teach.
• Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.).
• Ensures emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Patient care

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental Assistant license

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

State license/certifications

Tools

X-ray equipment

Autoclave

Sterilization instruments

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant in Newport, KY, to support doctors and staff while ensuring efficient patient flow and care. You will assist with a variety of procedures, maintain sterile environments, and participate in training and safety compliance programs.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with paid time off, health/dental/vision, a 401(k) with match, flexible scheduling, and access to ongoing training through TAG U to support your career growth.