Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental Management • Schenectady, NY

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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). Dental Assistants work alongside a dental team to support treatment procedures, patient charting, infection control, and day-to-day office needs. The schedule varies by independently owned and operated location; full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling are available. The listed salary is $19–$22 per hour.

Aspen Dental describes its training program, benefits, and scheduling options as support for career growth. The company promotes from within and says the role offers the opportunity to support local communities and positively affect patients’ lives. 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, 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 to become radiology and safety certified through a partnership with DANB.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 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