Dental Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Dental Assistant, where you will receive on-the-job training and contribute to transforming the dental experience for patients. You will learn essential skills in patient care, assisting during procedures, and managing dental practices effectively, all while being part of a supportive team dedicated to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• Ability to assist during dental procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilizing equipment and managing patient files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient rooms and assist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize equipment and manage patient files.
• Operate specialized technology like x-ray machines.

Skills

Radiography

Dental materials

Infection control

Chairside assisting

General dentistry

Job description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at North American Dental Group (NADG).

On the job Training - Dental Assistant

Imagine working in a place which delivers best-in-class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group, which provides us with the necessary support to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience? We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

What You'll Learn

Students in the Dental Assisting program will learn from local onsite Doctors with real-world experience as dental assistants. You will learn what is needed for dental practices to run effectively, including preparing patient rooms, sterilizing equipment, operating specialized technology like x-ray machines, managing patient files, and assisting during dental procedures.

Skills You Will Build

• Radiography
• Dental materials
• Infection control
• Chairside assisting
• General dentistry

Office Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.