Expanded Functions Dental Assistant — Growth & Flexible Scheduling

Aspen Dental; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Training program

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Des Moines, IA. The role requires assisting doctors, maintaining operatory readiness, radiology certification, and ensuring infection control and sterilization standards are met.

We offer paid time off, health/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k) with match, and a best-in-class training program to support your career growth. Competitive hourly pay of $20–$23 with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License/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.
• 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 doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensure compliance.
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, testing, autoclave, and compressor.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Des Moines, IA. The role requires assisting doctors, maintaining operatory readiness, radiology certification, and ensuring infection control and sterilization standards are met.

We offer paid time off, health/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k) with match, and a best-in-class training program to support your career growth. Competitive hourly pay of $20–$23 with flexible scheduling.