Expanded Functions Dental Assistant: Growth & Benefits

Aspen Dental; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Career development and training

Flexible scheduling

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Florida is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors and hygienists in daily patient care. This role includes radiographs, chairside assistance, sterilization, and patient education to enhance care quality.

The position requires current Dental Assistant license/registration, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of experience. Aspen Dental offers extensive benefits, strong training, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

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 proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain annual CE requirements as specified by state.
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing DA office team to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory; train staff accordingly.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, suction lines, autoclave and compressor.
• Set up trays and operatory for procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and manage patient flow.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certificate

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Aspen Dental in Florida is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support doctors and hygienists in daily patient care. This role includes radiographs, chairside assistance, sterilization, and patient education to enhance care quality.

The position requires current Dental Assistant license/registration, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and 2+ years of experience. Aspen Dental offers extensive benefits, strong training, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.