Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Growth & CE

Aspen Dental; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support patient care and operations at our Myrtle Beach practice. You will perform a range of chairside duties, assist doctors, manage operatory setup, and ensure sterilization and infection-control standards are met.

The role requires 2+ years as a Dental Assistant, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and state expanded functions credentials. Expect a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits.

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 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 directing the DA office team 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 ensure staff are trained and compliant.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines/suction lines and autoclave testing.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.
• Follow OSHA and Aspen safety requirements, including HIPAA.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Chairside assisting

Sterilization

Infection control

CPR/BLS

Education

Dental Assistant License/Registration

Radiology X-ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Expanded functions certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to support patient care and operations at our Myrtle Beach practice. You will perform a range of chairside duties, assist doctors, manage operatory setup, and ensure sterilization and infection-control standards are met.

The role requires 2+ years as a Dental Assistant, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and state expanded functions credentials. Expect a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits.