Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

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.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18 - $21 / hour

At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:

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

How You'll Make a Difference

As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients. Responsibilities include:

Assist with the direction to 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 ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process

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 manufactures 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.)

Ensures 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 and Qualifications

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

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.