Dental Assistant - Growth, CE, Flexible Schedule

Aspen Dental; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, take X-rays, prep operatory, and help maintain efficient patient flow. We offer a comprehensive training program and flexible scheduling.

You will join a team that emphasizes patient care and community impact, with opportunities for career development, competitive pay between $20 and $24 per hour, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license/registration or permit; X-ray certification if required by state.

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.
• Manage infection control – sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns as needed.
• Perform impressions, bite registrations, and digital scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Handle various office tasks and collaborate with the team for patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient rapport

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

High school diploma

X-ray certification

Active licensure

Job description

Aspen Dental in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, take X-rays, prep operatory, and help maintain efficient patient flow. We offer a comprehensive training program and flexible scheduling.

You will join a team that emphasizes patient care and community impact, with opportunities for career development, competitive pay between $20 and $24 per hour, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement savings.