Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join their friendly and thriving practice. The ideal candidate will greet patients, assist in dental procedures, and maintain proper safety protocols.

Applicants should have a working knowledge of dental procedures and ideally 1+ years of experience, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits, training, and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must complete tuberculosis (TB) test prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and sustain comfort during treatment.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in a fast-paced customer-centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant - Part Time Position (Monday - Wednesday) + Salary Range $22-$26/hr based upon experience

Dental Solutions is a busy and thriving practice looking for an Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. Our practice has a happy, friendly and positive atmosphere with great patient relationships.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.