Entry-Level Dental Assistant (Paid Training – No Experience Required)

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Entry-Level Dental Assistant (Paid Training – No Experience Required)

Ruby Canyon Dental – Grand Junction, CO

$16–$20 per hour starting pay

+$2/hour bilingual differential (Spanish/English)

Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week

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Don’t Spend Thousands on Dental Assisting School.

Get paid to learn hands-on as an Entry-Level Dental Assistant in a comprehensive dental practice, with real clinical experience and a pathway toward DANB certification.

No prior dental experience required.

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About the Position

Ruby Canyon Dental is hiring a motivated Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join our full-service, technology-driven dental practice. This is a paid training opportunity designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in dentistry.

You will receive structured, on-the-job training while earning a competitive hourly wage.

Once eligibility criteria are met, we provide preparation support for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam to help advance your career.

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What You Will Learn

- Chairside dental assisting
- Instrument setup and sterilization protocols
- Infection control and OSHA standards
- Digital radiography
- Dental impressions
- Patient communication
- Clinical workflow systems
- Dentrix Ascend software

You will rotate through sterilization and clinical assisting as part of foundational training.

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Career & Compensation Growth

This position offers clear advancement opportunities.

As your skills develop, compensation increases accordingly. With training and experience, team members may advance into:

- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
- Restorative assisting
- Surgical assisting
- Sedation team member
- Clinical leadership roles

We believe in promoting from within and rewarding skill development.

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What We’re Looking For

- Reliable and punctual
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Coachable and eager to learn
- Interested in long-term career growth

Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates receive an additional $2 per hour.

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About Ruby Canyon Dental

We are a comprehensive dental office providing:

- Restorative dentistry
- Dental implants
- Surgical procedures
- Invisalign
- Sedation dentistry

We rarely refer out, which means you will gain exposure to a wide range of procedures as you grow.

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Compensation & Benefits

- $16–$20 per hour starting pay
- +$2/hour bilingual differential
- 4-day work week
- Paid holidays
- PTO
- Uniform allowance
- Paid on-the-job training
- DANB preparation support

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If you are ready to start a stable career as a Dental Assistant — without student debt — apply today.

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