Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Aspen Dental offers the security and job stability of a world-class dental service organization (DSO), with best-in-class training, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you thrive in your career.

Pay

$22 - $24.50 / hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing the dental assistant office team to maintain productive patient flow
• Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures
• Break down operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory, ensuring staff compliance and training
• Follow maintenance schedules for waterlines, suction lines, waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor
• Set up trays and operatories for all procedures
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level
• Train others on patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice
• Follow OSHA regulations, Aspen safety requirements, and HIPAA guidelines
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Provide patients with post-treatment oral care instructions
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases
• Perform quality intraoral health scans in under 5 minutes
• Understand and articulate the clear aligner process
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certifications (e.g., coronal polishing, restorative functions)
• Maintain emergency kits and oxygen tanks
• Order and maintain supplies within practice budget
• Perform various office tasks as necessary

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, or Certification as required by state
• Radiology (X-ray) certification as required by state
• Current CPR or BLS certificate
• 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• Proficient in chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry
• Ability to demonstrate and instruct on proper sterilization and infection control techniques
• Maintain and update annual Continuing Education (CE) requirements as specified by state
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state