Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of CT; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dental Associates of CT is seeking a front office/endodontic support staff member for an office in New Britain, CT. Duties include greeting patients, acting as liaison between patient and doctor, and preparing operatory for daily cases.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, superior customer service, willingness to learn, X-Ray and ICE certification, and reliable commuting ability to New Britain. Office hours align with Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• X-Ray and ICE Certification required.
• Desire to be part of a family-oriented team and support the mission to deliver the best patient experience.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in New Britain, CT.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Endodontics experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-Ray and ICE Certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Quinnipiac Endodontics, 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!

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


• X-Ray and ICE Certification


• 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 New Britain , CT

Available To Work During Current Office Hours

• Monday - 8am - 5pm


• Wednesday - 8am - 5pm


• Thursday - 8am - 5pm


• Friday - 8am - 5pm

Preferred Qualities

• Dental Office Experience


• Dentrix Ascend software experience


• Endodontics experience

Salary Description

$24-$26/ hour