Dental Assistant - Growth, CE & Flexible Schedule

WellNow Urgent Care; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Continuing Education through TAG-U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and assist doctors across various procedures. You will receive training and opportunities to grow, with a focus on patient comfort and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include taking dental x-rays, preparing operatory, assisting during procedures, maintaining infection control, and educating patients on oral hygiene. A supportive team and progressive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dental team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and assist doctors across various procedures. You will receive training and opportunities to grow, with a focus on patient comfort and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include taking dental x-rays, preparing operatory, assisting during procedures, maintaining infection control, and educating patients on oral hygiene. A supportive team and progressive benefits accompany this role.