Dental Assistant - Endodontist

Aspen Dental Management•Meriden, CT

About The Position

Aspen Dental is hiring an Endodontist Dental Assistant to support the clinical needs of practice patients and doctors. The assistant will work chair-side with the specialist during treatment procedures, travel to nearby offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, and help deliver patient care. The role also includes taking dental X-rays, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, setting up and breaking down the operatory after treatment, educating patients about oral hygiene, completing office tasks, and collaborating with the dental team. The role requires daily travel to assigned offices. Applicants must maintain a valid, non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance, or be insurable under the employer’s fleet insurance program if assigned a company vehicle. The company may request and review the applicant’s motor vehicle record as permitted by state requirements. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists and receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

Requirements

Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice, including X-ray certification.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid, non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance, or the ability to be insured under the employer’s fleet insurance program if assigned a company fleet vehicle.

Responsibilities

Travel to nearby offices to support patient care.
Assist the endodontist chair-side during treatment procedures as needed.
Take dental X-rays.
Set up and break down the operatory after treatment.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control requirements.
Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
Perform office tasks as necessary.
Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide patient care.