Dental Assistant

Johnson Family Dental; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in East Haven, CT is seeking a friendly dental assistant to join a busy clinical team. You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, assist GPs and specialists, and support the practice across daily operations.

The role requires meeting state dental assistant credentialing, maintaining CPR/BLS certification, and demonstrating excellent communication and commitment to patient care. Work schedule is Mon–Thu 7:45–5 and Fri 7:45–1, with hourly pay between $23 and $28.

Qualifications

• Meet all state dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Patient care

Job description

Overview

In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon-Thurs 7:45-5pm
Friday 7:45-1pm

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$23-$28/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].