Dental Assistant - Growth, Free CE & Flexible Scheduling

0378 VMLP Chest, LLC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development opportunities

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant. Our practice focuses on You First, with a best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you thrive in your career.

As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinicians during procedures, take dental x-rays, set up the operatory, monitor patient flow, and ensure infection control. You will also educate patients on oral hygiene and assist with various office tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license/registration/permit as required by the state; including x-ray certification if required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant. Our practice focuses on You First, with a best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you thrive in your career.

As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinicians during procedures, take dental x-rays, set up the operatory, monitor patient flow, and ensure infection control. You will also educate patients on oral hygiene and assist with various office tasks as needed.