Dental Assistant

Norwalkdentalassociates; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A local dental care provider in Stratford, CT is seeking a highly motivated Part‑time Dental Assistant. The role involves greeting patients, assisting chairside, taking x-rays, and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work in a team. Benefits include a 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to grow in a family-oriented dental office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Superior customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn & grow.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Assist chairside using four‑handed dentistry.
• Take x-rays as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

At Stratford - Modern 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 Part‑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

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 Stratford, CT

Available to work during current office hours:

• Tuesday - 9am-5pm
• Thursday - 8am-4pm
• Friday - 9am-5pm
• Every other Saturday - 8am-2pm

Preferred Qualities:

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