Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Growth & Benefits

0452 PACE-FL DENTAL SERVICES PLLC; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Free CE through TAG U

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in the United States. You will support the DA office team, assist doctors in procedures, and ensure operatory readiness and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes patient flow, sterilization, radiographs, and patient education within a collaborative, growth‑oriented practice. We offer full-time hours, a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match, plus paid time off and free CE through TAG U.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license/registration as required by state.
• Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficient chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrate proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
• Maintain annual CE requirements per state.
• State certification in expanded functions as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the 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.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, autoclave, compressor.
• Tray and operatory set-up for procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor flow.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety requirements, including HIPAA.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Educate patients on post-treatment oral care.
• Explain oral hygiene strategies to maintain health.
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform intraoral health scans (under 5 minutes).
• Understand clear aligner process and teach it.
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform expanded functions as certified (polishing, restoratives).
• Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Order and maintain supplies per budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside work

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Sterilization

Radiology

CPR/BLS

Education

Dental Assistant license/registration

Tools

X-ray cert

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in the United States. You will support the DA office team, assist doctors in procedures, and ensure operatory readiness and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes patient flow, sterilization, radiographs, and patient education within a collaborative, growth‑oriented practice. We offer full-time hours, a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match, plus paid time off and free CE through TAG U.