Dental Assistant

Passion-Dental-; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Impact on patients' lives

Job summary

Passion Dental, located in Hartford, CT, is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Children & Family Dentistry team. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient-focused, and collaborates closely with clinicians to provide exceptional patient care and support the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).

Responsibilities include assisting with a range of procedures, preparing rooms and instruments, maintaining infection control, taking radiographs where permitted, and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification where required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

• Location 272 Franklin Avenue,Hartford, CT, 06114,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Passion Dental is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team at Children Family Dentistry.

The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to support clinicians in delivering the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE), thereby fostering Patients for Life (PFL). Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties to ensure efficient, high-quality dental treatment while creating a positive experience for every patient.

Dental Assistants must collaborate effectively with co-workers, specialty dental assistants, patients, and front office staff by communicating constructively and positively. Successful Dental Assistants actively listen, consider feedback objectively, maintain commitments, keep others informed of work progress, and address problems constructively to identify practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE)
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols

Why Join Passion Dental?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth opportunities within a growing dental organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred
• Dental Assistant certification where required by state regulations
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a general dentistry office
• Experience assisting with restorative, crown and bridge, endodontic, oral surgery, or specialty procedures
• Familiarity with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or similar dental software
• CPR certification
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Summary

Passion Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for our Children & Family Dentistry location. The ideal candidate is a motivated, team-oriented professional who is passionate about patient care and clinical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians while contributing to a positive patient experience and supporting practice growth.