Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental·City of Batavia, New York
Aspen Dental·City of Batavia, New York
Support clinical needs by assisting in various treatment procedures and managing operatory setup and breakdown. Responsible for taking dental X-rays, maintaining infection control, and educating patients on oral hygiene.
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 an Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. Job type: Full-Time Salary: $23 - $25 / hour Travel: Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse area (company car provided) Sign-On Bonus: $500 At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer: A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available
Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U How You’ll Make a Difference As an Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant, you will 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. Travel to nearby offices to support patient care*
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 Work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
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 Have your high school diploma or equivalent *May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations. **As this position requires daily travel to assigned offices, you must maintain a valid non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance or the ability to be insured under the employer’s fleet insurance program (for those assigned a Company fleet vehicle). The Company reserves the right to request and review your Motor Vehicle Record at any time, according to state requirements. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid state license or permit, including x-ray certification. Must possess a valid non-restricted driver's license for daily travel between offices.
Market context
In New York, oral surgery dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because practices need candidates who can handle chairside support, sterilization, x-ray work, and travel between offices with a valid non-restricted driver’s license. Employers often look for a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid state license or permit, and x-ray certification, along with benefits such as health, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the travel expectations and certification requirements closely, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time.
