Dental Assistant: Growth, Free CE & Community Impact

Aspen Dental; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Free CE

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA to support clinicians, assist with procedures, and help maintain a smooth patient flow. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and effective communication within a collaborative team.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement within a large dental service organization.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional 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 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.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (state required)

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA to support clinicians, assist with procedures, and help maintain a smooth patient flow. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and effective communication within a collaborative team.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement within a large dental service organization.