Dental Assistant

42 North Dental; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401K with financial assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

42 North Dental in Waterbury, Connecticut, is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to provide clinical support and enhance patient experience. Key responsibilities include chairside assistance, sterilization, and patient education.

This position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, dental coverage, and a 401K program. Candidates should possess knowledge of dental terminology and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• C.D.A. preferred.
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra‑oral pictures.
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education.
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms.
• Maintain compliance to infection control standards.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Teamwork

Chairside assistance

Education

C.D.A. preferred

Required certifications and licensure

Job description

Dental Assistant

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role.

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise and more
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra‑oral pictures
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory
• Perform other related job duties as assigned
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• C.D.A. preferred
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state