Dental Assistant: Growth, CE, and Flexible Scheduling

aspendental; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Career development and CE through TAG

Job summary

Aspen Dental, a world-class dental service organization, is hiring a Dental Assistant in Valparaiso, Indiana. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $20–$21 and a comprehensive benefits package. You will support the clinical team, assist during procedures, take x-rays, and help ensure a smooth patient flow.

Aspen Dental provides training and ongoing development, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to give back to communities through quality patient care.

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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Learning & development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental, a world-class dental service organization, is hiring a Dental Assistant in Valparaiso, Indiana. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $20–$21 and a comprehensive benefits package. You will support the clinical team, assist during procedures, take x-rays, and help ensure a smooth patient flow.

Aspen Dental provides training and ongoing development, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to give back to communities through quality patient care.