Dental Assistant — Growth, Free CE & Great Benefits

TAG - The Aspen Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Career development

Culture of collaboration

Free CE (TAG U)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and patient care in a thriving practice. You will assist in treatments, take x-rays, prepare operatory, and ensure infection control while delivering education on oral health. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing development, and patient-focused service.

Join us for a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a supportive culture that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• 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 soft 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

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State dental license/permit

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and patient care in a thriving practice. You will assist in treatments, take x-rays, prepare operatory, and ensure infection control while delivering education on oral health. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing development, and patient-focused service.

Join us for a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a supportive culture that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.