Dental Assistant

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join the team at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients, ensuring safety and infection control during procedures. Minimum qualifications include completion of an accredited dental assisting program and relevant certifications. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Health Insurance Coverage starting Day 1

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Qualifications

• High School Graduate; completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Infection Control certification required.
• 1-3 years of Dental Assistance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental residents in delivering dental care.
• Take medical histories, blood pressure, temperature, and radiographs.
• Perform reception duties, scheduling, data entry, and billing.

Skills

Infection Control

Patient Care

Reception Duties

Education

High School Graduate

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification

Radiation and Infection Control Certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under the close direction of the Director, Dental Center and Office Manager, assists the doctor in delivering dental care to children, adolescents, adults, geriatric, and medically compromised patients. Takes medical histories, blood pressures, and radiographs. Complies with safety and infection control standards.

Partial access to medications is granted to this position as they are required to transport or stock medications at approved storage locations.

Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital, the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists while providing exceptional treatment to patients with various medical conditions.

What you will do

• Assist dental residents in delivering dental care
• Take medical histories, blood pressure, temperature, and radiographs on patients of all ages and health statuses
• Maintain safety and infection control standards
• Perform reception duties, scheduling, data entry, and billing for the Dental Clinic

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate; successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Infection Control certification
• Radiation and Infection Control Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1-3 years of Dental Assistance experience preferred
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-time, 40 hours, days
• Comprehensive benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage starting Day 1
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897 in Connecticut, is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 617 beds and is part of Trinity Health of New England. It includes various specialized centers and is committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Our Commitment

We honor the dignity of every person and embrace diversity to strengthen our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.