Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

About the Role

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.

Pay

Salary: $18 - $23 / hour

Benefits

• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
• Career development and growth opportunities with our best-in-class training program to support you at every stage of your career
• A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U

Responsibilities

• Assist with the direction of DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow
• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensure all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process
6. Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, 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 soft relines and manufacture 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.)
• Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained
• Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget
• Perform various office tasks as necessary

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, 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 requirement as specified by state
• State Certification in expanded functions as required by state