Dental Assistant

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, seeks a Dental Assistant to support four handed dentistry across general, surgical, Endodontic, Pediatric, Periodontal and Prosthodontic care.

You will assist residents and attendings, prepare cases for lab shipment, take radiographs, chart exams and treatment plans, and maintain strict sterilization and safety protocols according to Dentrix and Dexis systems.

Qualifications

• Radiation Health and Safety Certificate.
• Experience in all areas not necessary: Willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and attendings with all aspects of Dental Assisting and prepare cases for lab shipment.
• Take radiographs including Panorex and CBCT using Dexis and Dentrix; chart exams and treatment plans.
• Greet and seat patients; verify information and update patient chart as needed.
• Follow sterilization protocols for dental instruments and maintain safety standards.
• Adhere to universal precautions and wear protective gear; follow radiation and safety protocols.
• Operate department equipment safely; report malfunctions and notify when supplies are needed.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, teamwork and clear communication.
• Participate in department performance improvements and meetings.
• Uphold organizational values and maintain dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Reliability

Education

Radiation Health and Safety Certificate

Job description

Summary

Assists a variety of dentists using four handed dentistry. Procedures include general, surgical, Endodontic, Pediatric, Periodontal, and Prosthodontic.

Responsibilities

• 1) Assists residents and attendings with all aspects of Dental Assisting. Including preparing cases for lab shipment.
• 2) Demonstrates ability to take all type of radiographs including Panorex and CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) using Dexis and Dentrix software. Charts exams and treatment plans according to the dentists' instructions in Dentrix.
• 3) Greets and seats patients cordially. Verifies with patient that all information is correct and up to date, updating any changes in patient chart.
• 4) Follows all protocols and procedures for proper sterilization of dental instruments.
• 5) Adheres to universal precaution policies. Always wears established protective gear when working. Thoroughly washes hands regularly throughout shift regardless of work assignment. Act appropriately in regard to radiation, health and safety protocols.
• 6) Remains competent with operation of all department equipment and constantly follows safety standards and guidelines established within the department. Notifies lead assistant immediately of any equipment malfunction. Consistently notifies lead assistant when supplies are needed.
• 7) Strong reliable work ethic, team player and good communication skills.
• 8) Actively participates in department performance improvements and meetings.
• 9) Maintains and models the organization's values.
• 10) Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• 11) Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

Radiation Health and Safety Certificate

Experience in all areas not necessary: Willing to train.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 135

Department: Dental Clinic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly