Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Aspen Dental Management•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

As an Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant at Aspen Dental, you will support the clinical needs of patients and doctors and help provide exceptional patient care. The role includes traveling to nearby offices to support patient care and assisting with a variety of treatment procedures. You will also take dental X-rays, prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, and educate patients on oral hygiene strategies. The position includes other office tasks as necessary and collaboration with other members of the dental team. This position is available part-time or full-time, with flexible scheduling. Daily travel to assigned offices is required. Applicants must maintain a valid, non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance, or be eligible for coverage under the employer’s fleet insurance program if assigned a company vehicle. Aspen Dental offers training, continuing education, career development, and benefits.

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 during a variety of treatment procedures.
Take dental X-rays.
Set up and break down the operatory after treatment.
Manage infection control, including preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
Perform various office tasks as necessary.
Work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.