Dental Assistant - Entry Level
About The Position
As an Entry-Level Dental Assistant, you will receive paid, hands-on training through Aspen Dental’s partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), with a pathway toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). You will work alongside a dental team to support treatment procedures, infection control, patient charting, and office tasks while helping provide patient care in your community. No dental experience or certification is required to apply. The schedule varies by independently owned and operated location; part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling are 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, 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 office tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide patient care.
- Obtain radiology and safety certification within the required timeframe for the state of practice.
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.
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Flexible scheduling, varying by location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
