Dental Assistant - Growth, CE & Community Impact

Aspen Dental; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & benefits

401k with match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a busy practice. This full-time role offers the opportunity to give back to communities while receiving training, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling.

You will take X-rays, prepare operatory, maintain infection control, educate patients, and collaborate with the team to ensure exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state; including x-ray certification if applicable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages.

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Rapport with patients

Commitment to learning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (if required)

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a busy practice. This full-time role offers the opportunity to give back to communities while receiving training, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling.

You will take X-rays, prepare operatory, maintain infection control, educate patients, and collaborate with the team to ensure exceptional patient care.