Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DANB training

PTO & holidays

Health, Vision & 401(k)

Free CE via TAG U

CDA renewal paid

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Idaho Falls is hiring an entry-level Dental Assistant. No dental experience or certification is required. You’ll receive paid, hands-on training through our DANB program and a clear path toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

Salary is $17–$20 per hour with full-time status and flexible scheduling. You’ll assist with procedures, prepare operatory spaces, ensure infection control, and support charting while advancing toward professional credentials.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Dental Assistant - Entry LevelApply: Idaho Falls, Idaho: Full time: Posted Today: R2026-012867**Entry-Level Dental Assistant**No dental experience or certification is required to apply. As an **Entry-Level Dental Assistant**, you’ll get paid, hands-on training through our partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and a clear path toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) — all while working alongside a team that helps patients in your community every day. **Salary:**$17 - $20 / hour**Job Type:**Full-Time**Schedule:** Varies by independently owned and operated location; part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling available\\* **What You’ll Do Day-to-Day:*** 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 **At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:*** Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) sponsored by Aspen.* Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available\\** Paid training to become radiology and safety certified through our partnership with DANB.* Paid time off and holidays, Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan* Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U* Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned **How You’ll Make a Difference**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. As an **Entry-Level Dental Assistant**, you will have the support and training you need to succeed, no matter your level of expertise, and the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. 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.