Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental Management • Enterprise, AL

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About The Position

Aspen Dental is hiring an entry-level Dental Assistant. No dental experience or certification is required to apply. 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 and patient care in the community.

The position offers part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling; schedules vary by independently owned and operated location. Aspen Dental also provides paid training for radiology and safety certification and paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists and receive non-clinical business support 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, including 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 a partnership with DANB.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan.
• Free continuing education (CE) through TAG U.
• Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Job stability and opportunities for career advancement through promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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