Entry-Level Dental Assistant

Job Description

Entry-Level Dental Assistant | Aspen Dental

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Aspen Dental, supporting various independently owned and operated practices across the country. Aspen Dental provides world-class dental services and offers a supportive environment focused on job stability, career security, and professional growth. The organization emphasizes a best-in-class training program and a clear pathway for career advancement, including support for becoming a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). This entry-level position is crucial for supporting the clinical needs of patients and doctors, ensuring efficient operations, and positively affecting patients’ lives and overall well-being within their communities through quality dental care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, Part-time, flexible
• Location: Varies by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations
• Pay: $18–$24 hourly
• Benefits: Paid time off and holidays, Health, Vision, 401(k) savings plan, Paid training for certifications, Free Continuing Education
• Mission: Support the clinical needs of patients and doctors while contributing to community health and patient well-being.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Patient Support: Assist doctors and patients during a variety of treatment procedures, ensuring comfort and efficiency throughout appointments.
• Operatory Management: Expertly set up and break down the operatory post-treatment, preparing the space for subsequent patients and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Infection Control: Diligently manage infection control protocols, including the meticulous preparation and sterilization of instruments and equipment to meet health and safety standards.
• Clinical Documentation: Provide essential support for patient charting, accurately recording information for doctors to ensure comprehensive patient records.
• Operational Assistance: Perform various necessary office tasks to ensure the smooth daily operation of the practice, contributing to an organized and efficient clinical environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. This is an entry-level opportunity, welcoming individuals looking to start their career in dental assisting.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position with no prior dental assisting experience explicitly required. Comprehensive paid training is provided to equip new team members with the necessary skills and certifications.
• Skills:
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with patients across all age groups and diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, including the ability to obtain required radiology and safety certifications within the specified timeframe for the state of practice.