Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Flexible Scheduling & CE

TAG - The Aspen Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/Dental/Vision/401(k)

Career development

Culture & collaboration

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

TAG - The Aspen Group is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy practice. You will assist with patient flow, radiographic procedures, sterilization, and charting to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires current Dental Assistant license, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 2 years of chairside experience. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the direction to DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
• 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.

Skills

Chairside assisting / four-handed

Infection control techniques

Education

Dental Assistant License/Certification

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

State expanded functions certification

2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant

Job description

TAG - The Aspen Group is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in a busy practice. You will assist with patient flow, radiographic procedures, sterilization, and charting to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires current Dental Assistant license, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 2 years of chairside experience. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.