Dental Assistant

Passion Dental; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Passion Dental in Hartford is seeking an energetic Dental Assistant to support clinicians in delivering the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE) and foster Patients for Life (PFL). You will assist doctors during multiple procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and provide pre- and post-operative education while maintaining an efficient, patient-centered workflow.

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant providing chairside support.
• Ability to maintain infection control standards and patient comfort.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the 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

Patient care

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Radiographs

Job description

Dental Assistant Children and Family Dentistry of Hartford Passion Dental Passion Dental is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team at Children and Family Dentistry of Hartford 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. If assigned to specialty areas, including Endodontics, OralSurgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, or Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Assistants will primarily support clinicians within that specialty and may require additional training.

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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 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