Dental Assistant (General Dentistry Practice)

At Aspen Dental, we believe in doing just about anything to make our patients smile by going the extra mile. Our practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. Together, we're making dentistry better, allowing more people to access dental care that works with their lives. We value the safety of our patients and employees with our Smile Wide and Smile Safe program.

Job Summary

When you join our team as a dental assistant , you'll have the ability to improve lives within the community one smile at a time. Under the direction of the Managing Clinical Director, the dental assistant will be responsible for creating lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients as part of the the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence -a first-of-its-kind state-of-the-art clinic that will provide comprehensive dental care at no cost to underserved patients, including low-income Illinois residents .

Benefits of being part of the TAG Oral Care Center Team

• Paid time off and holidays
  
• Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan
  
• Career advancement
  
• Continuing education opportunities
  

• Professional development opportunity to serve as a Community Dental Health Care Coordinator
  

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Dental Assistant, you'll help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
  
• Take dental X-rays
  
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
  
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
  

• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
  
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
  
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
  

How You'll Succeed

• Ready to be part of a patient-centric team
  
• Have an eagerness to learn and grow
  
• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
  

Proof of COVID vaccination necessary for employment as a healthcare worker in states with vaccination mandate