Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Roanoke, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support clinical needs by assisting in treatment procedures and managing the setup and breakdown of operatories. Maintain infection control through the sterilization of instruments and assist with patient charting.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are committed to obtaining your radiology and safety certification. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Radiology certification

Safety certification

DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

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: $17 - $18 / 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.

Aspen Dental

As one the largest healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., ADMI continues to build and strengthen the infrastructure, expertise and core competencies that successful healthcare practices need to accelerate their growth and fuel their success, while also giving providers the freedom to do what they do best: Care for their patients. Through organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions, ADMI now supports more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 45 states and in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care and medical aesthetics. In dentistry, ADMI supports Aspen Dental, the largest and fastest-growing branded network of dental practices in the U.S. with nearly 900 locations in 42 states, as well as ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, leaders in fixed, full arch dental restorations for patients with missing or failing dentition, with more than 65 locations in 27 states. Collectively, the two are the largest provider of fixed and removable prosthetics in the U.S. WellNow Urgent Care now stands at more than 85 locations in four states, putting it among the top 10 urgent care providers nationwide, while more recently, the ADMI family has expanded to include the medical aesthetic category with the acquisition of the largest single med spa clinic in the U.S.
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