Dental Assistant: Meaningful Care, Flexible Schedule, CE

Aspen Dental; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Team culture

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in a full-time role in the United States. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20–$25 and a generous benefits package, with strong training and flexible scheduling to support your career growth.

You will support clinical care, take x-rays, maintain infection control, and help optimize patient flow and satisfaction while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team to provide care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required; 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 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

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license/permit (x-ray certification if required)

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in a full-time role in the United States. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20–$25 and a generous benefits package, with strong training and flexible scheduling to support your career growth.

You will support clinical care, take x-rays, maintain infection control, and help optimize patient flow and satisfaction while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.