Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid vacation & holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT, is hiring a Dental Assistant. The role supports dentists during procedures, manages patient flow, and handles X-ray imaging and basic lab tasks. On-site position with a focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of dental assisting experience and DANB RHS & IC certification. Benefits include paid time off and 401k, with a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• DANB RHS & IC Certification required.
• Outstanding professionalism and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients; perform lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Strong communication

Empathy and patient care

Education

DANB RHS & IC Certification

Job description

Location: Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill

Dental Assistant - Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill (Rocky Hill, CT)

Salary Range $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

At Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill, our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) RHS & IC Certification required
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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