Dental Assistant - Entry Level
About The Position
This entry-level Dental Assistant role requires no prior dental experience or certification. The successful candidate receives paid, hands-on training through Aspen Dental’s partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), including training toward radiology and safety certification and 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, helping provide patient care in the community. Scheduling may vary by independently owned and operated location; part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling are available. Aspen Dental describes its training, benefits, and flexible scheduling as support for career development, with opportunities to continue learning and potentially advance within the organization. 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 doctors with patient charting.
- Perform office tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide patient care.
Benefits
- Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), sponsored by Aspen.
- Paid training for radiology and safety certification 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
