Dental Assistant - Growth, CE, and Community Care

Aspen Dental; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Port Huron, Michigan. This full-time role supports clinical needs with training and a pathway for career growth. The team-focused environment emphasizes patient care and community impact.

Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour with a robust benefits package and opportunities for CE through TAG U, plus flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

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.

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

Commitment to learning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Port Huron, Michigan. This full-time role supports clinical needs with training and a pathway for career growth. The team-focused environment emphasizes patient care and community impact.

Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour with a robust benefits package and opportunities for CE through TAG U, plus flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.