Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; New Haven (CT); In loco; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Education support

Modern technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Long Wharf Dental in New Haven, Connecticut is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team by delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative, team-based environment.

We offer a competitive hourly pay of $23 to $28, full-time hours, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), and professional development opportunities in a modern practice equipped with advanced dental technology.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years on-the-job experience as a dental assistant.
• X-ray certification preferred; Nitrous oxide certification highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA, HIPAA, CPR training required by law.

Mansioni

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Conoscenze

Experience: 2 years

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Long Wharf Dental is looking for a Dental Assistantin New Haven, Connecticutto assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay $23Min-$28Max
• Full time: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am -5:30pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations..
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

• 2 years on-the-job-experience
• X-Ray certification - Preferred
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.