What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Dental Assistant position at Aspen Dental?
At Aspen Dental, we believe in doing just about anything to make our patients smile. Our practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. Together, we're making dentistry better, allowing more people to access dental care that works with their lives.
Salary:
$18 - $20 / hour
Benefits of being part of the AspenOne Team
- Flexibility - no late nights; limited Saturdays
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan
- Career advancement - we promote from within
How You'll Make a Difference
As a Licensed Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
- Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Take dental X-rays
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
- Executes patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
- Completes denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns
- Perform digital intraoral scans
- Supports patient charting for Doctors
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
- Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
How You'll Succeed
- Ready to be part of a patient-centric team
- Have an eagerness to learn and grow
- Have your high school diploma or equivalent
- Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
- Have your Dental Assistant certification and/or X-ray certification in states where it is required
