Dental Assistant - Entry level

Aspen Dental; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking an Entry-Level Dental Assistant to support the clinical needs of patients. In this full-time role, you will assist during treatment procedures, manage sterilization, and contribute to exceptional patient care while receiving comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Paid training for radiology certification

Paid time off and holidays

Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan

Free Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Able to obtain radiology and safety certification.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist during treatment procedures.
• Set up and break down operatory post treatment.
• Manage infection control and prepare instruments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology and safety certification

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At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, generous benefits package, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as an Entry-Level Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.

Salary: $17 - $19 / hour

Job Type: Full-Time

At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:

• A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential
• Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available*
• Paid training to become radiology and safety certified through our partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Paid time off and holidays, Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan
• Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
  
  

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an Entry-level Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to help you be successful, no matter your level of expertise. We are committed to promoting from within to allow you to expand your career and your life. You can help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Supports patient charting for Doctors
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
• Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain your 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
  
  

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

• May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.
  
  

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

R2025-010997

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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