Dental Assistant

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Aspen Dental - Fairview Park, OH

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Fairview Park, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Dental Assistant at Aspen Dental, you will play a crucial role in supporting the clinical needs of patients and doctors within a world-class dental service organization. This full-time position offers a pathway to becoming a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and provides opportunities for career development and growth. You will be part of a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, while also having the chance to positively impact patients' lives and give back to the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take dental X-rays
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor 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
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
• Perform digital intraoral scans
• Support patient charting for Doctors
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Nice-to-haves

• EFDA highly preferred

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that includes paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with match
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
• Flexible scheduling options