Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions (Float)

Aspen Dental • Albany, OR

87d • $25 - $29

About The Position

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. As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients. You will travel to the Keizer, OR office to support patient care and assist with the direction to the DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow. Your responsibilities will include assisting the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures, breaking down operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists, and completing sterilization processes for equipment and operatory. You will also follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Additionally, you will support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level and have the ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory.
• Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor.
• Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
• Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
• 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 manufacture temporary crowns.
• Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
• Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
• Understand clear aligner process and articulate and teach it.
• Take quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care.
• Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
• Order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match.
• Career development and growth opportunities with best-in-class training program.
• Fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees