Dental Assistant — Growth, CE & Flexible Scheduling

Aspen Dental; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Culture and collaboration

Free CE

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Kimball, Tennessee is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a busy practice. The role includes taking dental X-rays, preparing operatories, and assisting during diverse procedures.

You will help educate patients and maintain infection control standards, while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Qualifications include strong communication, a high school diploma, and active state licensure or permits (including X-ray certification if

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Licensure/certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in Kimball, Tennessee is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a busy practice. The role includes taking dental X-rays, preparing operatories, and assisting during diverse procedures.

You will help educate patients and maintain infection control standards, while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Qualifications include strong communication, a high school diploma, and active state licensure or permits (including X-ray certification if