Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Position

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: $20 - $25 / 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.

• 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.