Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Elevate Your Dental Career

Aspen Dental; Warsaw (IN); In loco; USD 57.308.000 - 68.770.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Aspen Dental in Warsaw, IN is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors and hygienists with chairside setups, radiographs, and patient education. You will ensure sterile procedures, maintain operatory readiness, and help manage patient flow throughout the day.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing CE opportunities, and a supportive culture. A valid dental assistant license, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of experience are required to apply.

Competenze

• Current Dental Assistant license/registration as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

Mansioni

• Assist with directing DA office team to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes and ensure staff training on the process.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, autoclave, and compressor.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.
• Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including HIPAA.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with oral care instructions following procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform intraoral health scans within 5 minutes.
• Understand clear aligner process and instructional use.
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform expanded functions based on certification(s).
• Maintain emergency kits and oxygen tanks.
• Order and maintain supplies per practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Conoscenze

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Four-handed dentistry

Patient flow management

Office tasks

Formazione

Dental Assistant License/Registration

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant

Descrizione del lavoro

Aspen Dental in Warsaw, IN is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors and hygienists with chairside setups, radiographs, and patient education. You will ensure sterile procedures, maintain operatory readiness, and help manage patient flow throughout the day.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing CE opportunities, and a supportive culture. A valid dental assistant license, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of experience are required to apply.