Certified Dental Assistant: 4-Day Week & Patient Care

Dolan Dental PLLC; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Careers Advancement Opportunities

4-Day Work Week

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Dolan Dental PLLC is hiring a Certified Dental Assistant to join our caring team in a patient‑focused practice. You will assist the dentist during exams and procedures while handling administrative tasks such as scheduling.

A CDA or DANB license and at least two years of experience are preferred, and you should be friendly, outgoing, and committed to exceptional patient service. We value infection control, teamwork, and high standards of care; join us to help create a fantastic dental experience

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a CODA-accredited school.
• Current CDA or DANB‑state RDA licensure.
• Previous experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to provide high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during exams, procedures, and treatments, anticipating next steps to keep appointments moving efficiently.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, trays, and treatment rooms between patients.
• Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral scans/images.
• Prepare materials for restorations, crowns, or other procedures.
• Prepare lab cases /receive lab cases.
• Monitor and restock dental supplies and inventory.
• Maintain strict infection control and OSHA compliance standards.
• Operate digital imaging, intraoral cameras, and CAD/CAM systems (e.g., milling) as applicable.
• Navigate practice management software (e.g., Dentrix) to update charts and treatment notes in real time.
• Support use of other in-office tech (digital scanners, patient education software, etc.)

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree (CODA-accredited)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dolan Dental PLLC is hiring a Certified Dental Assistant to join our caring team in a patient‑focused practice. You will assist the dentist during exams and procedures while handling administrative tasks such as scheduling.

A CDA or DANB license and at least two years of experience are preferred, and you should be friendly, outgoing, and committed to exceptional patient service. We value infection control, teamwork, and high standards of care; join us to help create a fantastic dental experience