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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Aspen DentalDefuniak Springs, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

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 : $19 - $25 / hour

What 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.
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