Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental Management•Carson City, NV

18d•Onsite

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. When you join our team as a Lead Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. Salary: $34 / hour

Requirements

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
Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
High school diploma or equivalent
Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required

Responsibilities

Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
Direct Dental Assistants - coordinate and delegate daily tasks and responsibilities
Take dental x-rays
Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
Perform digital intraoral scans
Support patient charting for doctors
Perform various office tasks as necessary
Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction