Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Duluth, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support clinical needs by assisting in treatment procedures, taking x-rays, and managing infection control. Educate patients on oral hygiene and handle administrative tasks like patient charting and flow monitoring.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess active state licensure and x-ray certification as required. You are able to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds, collaborate effectively with a dental team, and are committed to continuous learning.

Must Have Skills for ATS

dental x-rays

infection control

sterilize instruments

oral hygiene strategies

denture soft relines

manufacture temporary crowns

quality impressions

bite registrations

digital intraoral scans

patient charting

x-ray certification

Job Description

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.  When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. 

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $30 - $35 / 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 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 a 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
  • Execute 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
  • 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

Qualifications:

  • 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
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

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

Aspen Dental

As one the largest healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., ADMI continues to build and strengthen the infrastructure, expertise and core competencies that successful healthcare practices need to accelerate their growth and fuel their success, while also giving providers the freedom to do what they do best: Care for their patients. Through organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions, ADMI now supports more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 45 states and in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care and medical aesthetics. In dentistry, ADMI supports Aspen Dental, the largest and fastest-growing branded network of dental practices in the U.S. with nearly 900 locations in 42 states, as well as ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, leaders in fixed, full arch dental restorations for patients with missing or failing dentition, with more than 65 locations in 27 states. Collectively, the two are the largest provider of fixed and removable prosthetics in the U.S. WellNow Urgent Care now stands at more than 85 locations in four states, putting it among the top 10 urgent care providers nationwide, while more recently, the ADMI family has expanded to include the medical aesthetic category with the acquisition of the largest single med spa clinic in the U.S.
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