Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Growth & Benefits

0349 Ten Dental LLC; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time role involves assisting doctors, preparing operatory rooms, and ensuring sterilization and infection control are upheld at all times.

You will support charting, patient flow, and training of staff, while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. The position offers a competitive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license, registration or 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 chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain CE requirements and state certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory, ensuring staff training.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, autoclave, and compressor.
• Tray and operatory setup for all procedures.
• Support patient charting and monitor patient flow.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor flow.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies after procedures.
• Assist with denture relines and temporary crowns; monitor labs.
• Maintain supplies and perform office tasks as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside support

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant license/registration

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

X-ray certification

Sterilization procedures

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time role involves assisting doctors, preparing operatory rooms, and ensuring sterilization and infection control are upheld at all times.

You will support charting, patient flow, and training of staff, while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. The position offers a competitive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.