Entry Level Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs

New grad surgical dental assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on training can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Emory Healthcare, MercyOne, and Advocate Aurora Health hiring at this level now.

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Open roles1,712+
Top stateTexas
Top employerEmory Healthcare
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Hospital Sisters Health System
Surgical Technologist I
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Hospital Sisters Health System
New 11m ago
Surgical Technologist I
Hospital Sisters Health System
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
$25 - $38/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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St. Mary's Healthcare
RN Residency - Medical Surgical Track
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St. Mary's Healthcare
New 18m ago
RN Residency - Medical Surgical Track
St. Mary's Healthcare
Amsterdam, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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UF Health
Surgical Technologist II
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UF Health
New 4h ago
Surgical Technologist II
UF Health
Jacksonville, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Allina Health
Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical
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Allina Health
New 4h ago
Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical
Allina Health
Shakopee, Minnesota
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20 - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Banner Health
Registered Nurse RN Surgical Trauma ICU
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Banner Health
New 6h ago
Registered Nurse RN Surgical Trauma ICU
Banner Health
Tucson, Arizona
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$35 - $59/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Surgical Dental Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare98
  • MercyOne
    MercyOne58
  • Advocate Aurora Health
    Advocate Aurora Health55
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health51
  • V
    Voyage Health41

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services1,378
  • Education142
  • Science & Research22
  • Technology & Software15
  • Non-Profit & Social Services15

Entry Level Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level surgical dental assistant job?

Start by completing a dental assisting program that includes surgical or oral surgery rotations, since hands-on clinical hours signal readiness to employers more than coursework alone. Highlight any externship experience, chairside skills, and familiarity with sterilization protocols on your resume. Entry level candidates who can demonstrate instrument knowledge and patient communication give themselves a clear edge when applying to oral surgery practices.

Which companies hire entry level surgical dental assistants?

Companies hiring entry level surgical dental assistants right now include Emory Healthcare, MercyOne, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from oral and maxillofacial surgery practices, multi-specialty dental groups, and hospital-affiliated dental departments that build their teams from new graduates.

Are there remote entry level surgical dental assistant jobs?

Yes, though the role is largely clinical and on-site by nature. About 3% of entry level surgical dental assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these positions typically involve administrative, patient coordination, or insurance support functions rather than chairside duties. Most hands-on surgical assisting roles require full on-site presence.

Are these new grad surgical dental assistant jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior surgical dental assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts externship or clinical rotation hours in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites candidates with a dental assisting certificate or associate degree to apply without prior surgical office experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level surgical dental assistants?

Entry Level surgical dental assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on consistent patient volume and frequently bring on new graduates to train alongside experienced surgical teams.