Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Growth & Flexible Schedule

aspendental; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

CE through TAG U

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental, a world-class dental service organization, is hiring in Terre Haute for a Full‑time Dental Assistant. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, health/dental/vision coverage, and a matching 401(k).

Training is best-in-class and opportunities for career development and growth are emphasized. The role supports doctors in procedures, maintains operatory setup and sterilization, pursues OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and assists with

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 the direction to DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
• Assist the dentists 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, 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 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.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Radiology (X-ray)

CPR/BLS

Sterilization techniques

Education

Dental Assistant license/registration

Radiology certification

Current CPR/BLS

Job description

Aspen Dental, a world-class dental service organization, is hiring in Terre Haute for a Full‑time Dental Assistant. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, health/dental/vision coverage, and a matching 401(k).

Training is best-in-class and opportunities for career development and growth are emphasized. The role supports doctors in procedures, maintains operatory setup and sterilization, pursues OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and assists with