Dental Assistant - Entry Level
About The Position
Aspen Dental is hiring an entry-level Dental Assistant. No dental experience or certification is required. The role includes paid, hands-on training through a partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), with a path toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Dental Assistants work alongside the dental team to support treatment procedures, patient care, infection control, charting, and office tasks. Practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists and receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain radiology and safety certification within the required timeframe for the state of practice.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Set up and break down the operatory after treatment.
- Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Support patient charting for doctors.
- Perform various office tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through DANB, sponsored by Aspen.
- Paid training to become radiology and safety certified through DANB.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan.
- Free continuing education through TAG U.
- Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
