Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of CT

Darien (CT)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Darien Family Dental Care, part of Dental Associates of Connecticut, seeks a full-time Dental Assistant dedicated to patient comfort and quality care. You will greet patients, assist chairside, and help with x-rays and operatory setup in a fast-paced dental office.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn. You must reliably commute to Darien, CT; Dentrix Ascend software experience and X-ray/ICE certification are preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Superior customer service skills.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Desire to be part of a family-oriented team and support our mission.
Ability to commute to Darien, CT.

Responsibilities

Greet and seat patients.
Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor.
Set up trays as indicated by the day's 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.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

X-ray certification

ICE Certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Darien Family Dental Care, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, 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 Darien, CT

Available To Work During Current Office Hours