Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Flexible Training

0078 DONOVAN YOUNG DMD PLLC; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Free Continuing Education through TAGU

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Wyomissing, PA to join our team. You will perform chairside assisting, assist doctors during treatments, and help maintain patient flow and operatory cleanliness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, and ongoing training through TAG U to support your career growth. CPR/BLS and radiology certification are required.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant license/registration as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Current Dental Assistant License/Registration as required by state.

Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.

Current CPR or BLS certificate.

2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Wyomissing, PA to join our team. You will perform chairside assisting, assist doctors during treatments, and help maintain patient flow and operatory cleanliness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, and ongoing training through TAG U to support your career growth. CPR/BLS and radiology certification are required.