Pays $23-$25/hrDental Assistant market median is ~$55k (94 jobs)

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Aspen Dental
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

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About the Role

Part-time oral surgery dental assistant. $23-$25/hr. Flexible scheduling. Parkesburg, PA.

Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23 - $25/hr.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
  • Career development and growth opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

The Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant supports clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures and managing infection control protocols. They also travel to nearby offices to provide patient care and educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active license, registration, or permit as required by the state, including x-ray certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid driver's license for travel between offices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental assistingOral surgery assistanceX-ray certificationInfection controlInstrument sterilizationPatient educationOral hygiene instructionCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsClinical support

Surgery Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 294 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Dental Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
Career development and growth opportunities