Dental Assistant

UCFS Healthcare; Bean Hill (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCFS Healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in direct patient care and ensure smooth daily clinic operations. The role involves four-handed dentistry, radiographs, sterilization, and scheduling under the Dental Director’s guidance.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and completion of a dental assisting program; one year of clinical experience is preferred. DANB radiology and infection control certifications are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required or equivalent.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program.
• 1 year of clinical dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with all dental procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Expose digital radiographs and scans for digital impressions.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection per OSHA standards.
• Track lab work and maintain instrument/stock levels.
• Return patient calls, process prescriptions, and schedule appointments with the Dental Director’s approval.
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

EHR proficiency

Organization & time management

Education

High School diploma

Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Description

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are seeking a Dental Assistant who will perform the following duties necessary for assisting the dentist in the direct provision of dental care and for the daily efficient operation of the dental clinic.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists dentists with all dental procedures utilizing four-handed dentistry
• Exposes digital radiographs, scans for digital impressions, and pours models per generally accepted practice and department standards.
• Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures per OSHA standards
• Tracks lab work sent and received
• Maintains supply stock in operatories
• Launders staff scrub jackets
• Returns patient phone calls, phones in prescriptions, and schedules patient appointments with the Dental Director’s approval
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service education, seminars, and continuing education
• Treats co-workers, clients and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team
• Assists with other related routine operational duties as needed or assigned by the Dental Operations Supervisor
  

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School education
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program
• 1 year of experience in a clinical dental setting preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification for Dental Assisting in CT (DANB highly preferred)
• Certification for Radiology (DANB highly preferred)
• Certification of Infection Control (DANB highly preferred)

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills.