Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental • Machesney Park, IL

7d • $15 - $18

About The Position

This entry-level Dental Assistant role requires no prior dental experience or certification. The position provides paid, hands-on training through Aspen Dental’s 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, patient care, infection control, and office operations. The schedule varies by independently owned and operated location, and part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling may be available.

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

Benefits

• Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through the Dental Assisting National Board (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 through TAG U.
• Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.

What This Job Offers

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