Aspen Dental
DentalAssistant-ExpandedFunctions
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“Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions at Aspen Dental. Skills: Dental Assisting, Chairside Assisting, Sterilization, Infection Control. Assist with direction to DA office team. Assist doctors during treatment procedures”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
What You'll Do.
Assist with direction to DA office team
Assist doctors during treatment procedures
Breakdown operatory rooms
Complete sterilization processes
Follow maintenance schedules
Tray and operatory set-up
Support patient charting
Train others on patient handoffs
Follow OSHA regulations
Follow Aspen safety requirements
Comply with HIPAA guidelines
Take dental radiographs
Provide patients with instructions
Educate patients on oral hygiene
Complete denture soft relines
Manufacture temporary crowns
Monitor laboratory cases
Aid in management of laboratory cases
Perform quality intraoral health scan
Articulate clear aligner process
Teach clear aligner process
Take quality impressions
Take bite registrations
Perform additional expanded functions
Ensure emergency kits are maintained
Ensure oxygen tanks are maintained
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist with the direction to DA office team throughout the day; Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs
Communication Scope
Provide patients with instructions for oral care; Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies; Ability to articulate and teach clear aligner process
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. **Job Type:** Full-time **Salary:** $32 - $37 / hour **Sign-On Bonus:** $1500 **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 h
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