Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Flexible Scheduling & CE

Aspen Dental; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support clinicians across offices. This role combines chairside assistance with imaging, setup, and infection control to help deliver high-quality patient care.

You’ll travel to nearby offices, assist during a variety of procedures, take dental X-rays, and collaborate with the dental team to educate patients and maintain smooth operations in a friendly, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Travel to nearby offices to support patient care
• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take dental X-rays
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Manage infection control – sterilize instruments and equipment
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
• Work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to learning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aspen Dental in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to support clinicians across offices. This role combines chairside assistance with imaging, setup, and infection control to help deliver high-quality patient care.

You’ll travel to nearby offices, assist during a variety of procedures, take dental X-rays, and collaborate with the dental team to educate patients and maintain smooth operations in a friendly, team-focused environment.