Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of CT; New London (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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

New London Dental Care, part of Dental Associates of Connecticut, seeks a highly motivated full-time Dental Assistant to join a family-oriented team in New London, CT. Candidates should multitask, deliver outstanding patient service, and support our mission of quality care in a welcoming setting.

The role requires X-ray certification, high school diploma or GED, and reliable commuting to the office, with hours Monday–Friday and some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification required.
• Excellent customer service skills and willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and seating patients.
• Liaising between patient and doctor.
• Set up trays and review daily schedules.
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Enter treatment plans and take X-rays as needed.
• Maintain a clean, stocked operatory and manage instruments.

Skills

Superior customer service

Willingness to learn

Reliability/commute to office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

At New London Dental Care, 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! Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask

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 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 London, CT

  Available To Work During Current Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:30pm - 5pm
  • Every other Saturday - 8:30pm - 5pm

  Preferred Qualities

  • Dental Office Experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience
  • X-Ray and ICE Certification

  Salary Description

  $20-$26/ hour