Dental Assistant

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant for Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut. The role involves supporting dentists in providing care to a diverse patient population, ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and experience in dental assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Insurance Coverage starting Day 1

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program required.
• Certification in Infection Control and Basic Life Support needed.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental residents in delivering dental care.
• Take medical history, blood pressure, and radiographs.
• Perform reception duties and ensure infection control compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Compliance

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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

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

Position Purpose

The Dental Assistant at Saint Francis Hospital is responsible for supporting dentists in providing exceptional treatment to patients with various medical conditions.

What you will do

• Assist dental residents in delivering dental care
• Take medical history, blood pressure, temperature, and radiographs on patients of all ages and conditions
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards
• Perform reception duties, scheduling, data entry, and billing for the Dental Clinic

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma; successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
• Certification: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Infection Control exam
• 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, daytime hours
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health Insurance Coverage starting Day 1
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

About Saint Francis Hospital

Established in 1897, Saint Francis Hospital is a major teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center in Connecticut, part of Trinity Health Of New England. It includes various specialized centers and entities dedicated to comprehensive healthcare services.

Our Commitment

We value dignity, diversity, and inclusion, striving to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.