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Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental

South Portland, MEFull-time$22–26/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–26/hr
Location
South Portland, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active License, Registration, Or Permit As Required By StateX-Ray Certification If

Job overview

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant. Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team, offering job stability, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to communities and positively impact patients' lives through best-in-class training and career development.

Key focus areas include Assist during a variety of treatment procedures, Take dental x-rays, and Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Active License, and X-Ray Certification. Important skills include Strong Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Build Rapport With Patients, Commitment To Ongoing Learning, Professional Development, and Work Collaboratively. Preferred (not required): Assist Treatment Procedures, Take Dental X-Rays, Set Up And Breakdown Operatory, and Execute Patient Handoffs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBuild Rapport With PatientsCommitment to Ongoing LearningProfessional DevelopmentWork CollaborativelyAssist Treatment ProceduresTake Dental X-RaysSet Up and Breakdown OperatoryExecute Patient HandoffsMonitor Patient FlowManage Infection ControlPrepare and Sterilize Instruments and EquipmentEducate Patients on Oral HygieneComplete Denture Soft RelinesManufacture Temporary CrownsPerform Quality ImpressionsPerform Bite RegistrationsPerform Digital Intraoral ScansSupport Patient ChartingPerform Office TasksCollaborate With Dental Team

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentActive License, Registration, or Permit as Required by StateX-Ray Certification if Required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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: $22 - $26 / 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.

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