Dental Assistant

Norwalkdentalassociates; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan

Job summary

A dental practice in Connecticut is looking for a Full-time Dental Assistant to join their family-oriented team. The role requires greeting patients, assisting chairside, and ensuring a seamless patient experience through meticulous care and preparation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience in a dental office and familiarity with Dentrix Ascend software are preferred. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Superior customer service skills needed.
• Willingness to learn and grow is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Prepare and organize treatment trays.
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.

Skills

Superior customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Team player

Willingness to learn & grow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

X-Ray certification

Job description

Description

At Guilford Smiles, 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 Guilford Smiles, CT

Availability to work during current office hours

• Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Preferred Qualities

• Dental Office Experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• X-Ray and ICE Certification