Dental Assistant - X-Ray Pro, Patient Care & Growth

Aspen Dental; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing education

Job summary

Aspen Dental in St. Louis Park, MN is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, manage operatory setups, and assist with patient flow while upholding infection control standards. The role emphasizes patient education and teamwork within a caring dental team.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training to help you grow your career in dental care, with competitive compensation and flexible scheduling to support your development and community impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state; including x-ray certification if required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and break down operatory post-treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on 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.
• Collaborate with the practice team to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Intraoral scanners

Job description

Aspen Dental in St. Louis Park, MN is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, manage operatory setups, and assist with patient flow while upholding infection control standards. The role emphasizes patient education and teamwork within a caring dental team.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training to help you grow your career in dental care, with competitive compensation and flexible scheduling to support your development and community impact.