Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

At Aspen Dental, we prioritize your security and job stability by offering opportunities within a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling are designed to help you thrive in your career.

Pay

$22 - $27 / 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 all staff are properly trained and compliant
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
• Set up trays and operatories for all procedures
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level
• 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 dental treatment procedures
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
• Monitor and aid in the management of laboratory cases
• Perform quality intraoral health scans of patients under 5 minutes
• Understand the clear aligner process and articulate/teach it
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (e.g., coronal polishing, restorative functions)
• Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained
• Order and maintain supplies in accordance with the 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' 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 requirements as specified by state
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state