Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Flexible Scheduling

Aspen Dental Group; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Dental Group in Springfield, Oregon, is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors, manage patient flow, and help deliver high-quality dental care.

The role requires radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 2 years of experience. You will set up trays and operatory spaces, perform sterilization, take X-rays, educate patients, assist with charting, and support the dental team throughout daily procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, Certification as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
• Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
• Understanding of clear aligner process with the ability to articulate and teach.
• Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.).
• Ensures emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS

Expanded functions

Licensing/certifications

Job description

Aspen Dental Group in Springfield, Oregon, is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors, manage patient flow, and help deliver high-quality dental care.

The role requires radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 2 years of experience. You will set up trays and operatory spaces, perform sterilization, take X-rays, educate patients, assist with charting, and support the dental team throughout daily procedures.