Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathway to DANB CDA

Flexible scheduling

Paid radiology and safety training

Paid time off and holidays

Health, Vision, and 401(k)

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring an Entry-Level Dental Assistant. You will support clinical needs and receive comprehensive training, with opportunities to advance within the practice and community.

The role offers a pathway to DANB CDA certification, flexible scheduling, paid training for radiology and safety, and a robust benefits package including PTO, health, vision, and a 401(k) plan, plus free CE through TAG U.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and rapport-building with patients of diverse ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Willingness to obtain radiology and safety certifications within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology and safety certification within state-required timeframe

Job description

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: $15 - $17 / 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.

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