Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule + Free CE

Aspen Dental; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Career development opportunities

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is looking for a Full-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role includes assisting with patient care, performing sterilization processes, and educating patients on oral hygiene strategies.

The ideal candidate must have the necessary dental assistant certifications and at least 2 years of experience. Aspen Dental offers a competitive salary of $24 - $29 per hour along with great benefits including paid time off and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.
• Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry

Sterilization and infection control techniques

Patient education on oral hygiene

Ability to take dental radiographs

Education

Current Dental Assistant License

Radiology certification

Current CPR or BLS certificate

Job description

Aspen Dental is looking for a Full-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role includes assisting with patient care, performing sterilization processes, and educating patients on oral hygiene strategies.

The ideal candidate must have the necessary dental assistant certifications and at least 2 years of experience. Aspen Dental offers a competitive salary of $24 - $29 per hour along with great benefits including paid time off and career development opportunities.