Dental Assistant — Training, CE, & Growth Opportunities

Aspen Dental; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Free Continuing Education through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Hammond, Louisiana is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team. You will help assist during treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, and manage patient flow while ensuring optimal patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to ongoing learning, and must hold a high school diploma. We offer a competitive salary of $16 - $20 per hour and a generous benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Commitment to ongoing learning

Collaborative work with dental team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental in Hammond, Louisiana is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team. You will help assist during treatment procedures, take dental x-rays, and manage patient flow while ensuring optimal patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to ongoing learning, and must hold a high school diploma. We offer a competitive salary of $16 - $20 per hour and a generous benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.