Dental Assistant

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Dental Associates of CT

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Newtown, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, assisting the doctor chairside using four-handed dentistry, and taking x-rays. They also manage operatory sterilization, stock maintenance, and the preparation of dental models.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and superior customer service skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a team-oriented environment. You should be able to assist chairside using four-handed dentistry, take x-rays, and manage sterilization procedures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

four-handed dentistry

X-Ray

ICE Certification

Dentrix Ascend

Job Description

Description

At Newtown, an office within Archway Dental Partners, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!  

Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Greet and seat patients
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
  • Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts
  • Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
  • Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
  • Enter treatment plans
  • Take x-rays as needed
  • Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
  • Take alginates/pour and trim models
  • Package and sterilize instruments
  • Keep operatory fully stocked
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn & grow
  • A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
  • Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Newtown, CT

Available to work during current office hours:

  • 4 days per week
  • 1-2 late nights per week
  • 1-2 Saturdays per month

Preferred Qualities:

  • Dental Office Experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience
  • X-Ray and ICE Certification 

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Dental Associates of CT

We are a vibrant, growing, multi-specialty, private group practice in Connecticut. Since 1971, Dental Associates has been providing state-of-the-art dental care to families in western Connecticut. Our team of general dentists and specialists provides every aspect of dental care with expertise and compassion. What makes Dental Associates of CT different? We are simply built differently, from our outstanding unique company culture to our dedication to continuous improvement. With 20+ locations we are able to provide the highest quality care available to communities across Connecticut and eastern New York. We welcome you to experience what our patients and team have enjoyed for the last 50 years.
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