Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental Management • Beaverton, OR

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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). The Dental Assistant works alongside a dental team to support treatment procedures, infection control, patient charting, and office tasks while helping provide patient care in the community.

Schedules vary by independently owned and operated location; part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling are available. The stated salary is $20–$26 per hour. Aspen Dental describes its training, benefits, and flexible scheduling as support for career development and patient care.

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, including 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, including preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Perform office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide patient care.

Benefits

• Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through DANB, sponsored by Aspen.
• Paid training for radiology and safety certification through a partnership with 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.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED