Dental Assistant: Growth, Flexible Scheduling & CE

Aspen Dental; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and help patients access high-quality care. The role includes taking dental x-rays, preparing operatories, and assisting during a variety of procedures, with opportunity for growth within a world-class DSO.

Aspen Dental offers paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, ongoing training, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dental team to provide patient care.

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 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

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification

Active license/registration per state

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and help patients access high-quality care. The role includes taking dental x-rays, preparing operatories, and assisting during a variety of procedures, with opportunity for growth within a world-class DSO.

Aspen Dental offers paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, ongoing training, and a collaborative culture.