Dental Assistant

North Country Family Health Center; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dental professionals in providing excellent patient care. This role involves assisting with dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a well-organized work environment. With a full-time schedule that includes weekends and evenings, this position offers a great opportunity for those passionate about healthcare. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and generous vacation time, making it an attractive option for individuals looking to grow in the dental field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Certification or 1 year of experience in dental assisting required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the dentist and dental hygienist during patient treatments.
• Ensure successful treatment outcomes for dental patients.

Skills

Dental Assistant Certification

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Good Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of Dental Assisting Course

Job description

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Description

The Dental Assistant supports the mission, goals, and objectives of North Country Family Health Center, Inc. through lending support and assistance to the dentist/dental hygienist and dental patient, ensuring the patient has a successful treatment outcome.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours/week
• 2 Saturdays/month; 8 a.m. to noon
• 1 evening/week until 7 p.m.

Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time (3 weeks paid vacation to start, and 12 sick days per year)
• Monday through Friday schedule
• 7 Paid Holidays per year (including the day after Thanksgiving)

Requirements

Dental Assistant certification, completion of a dental assisting course, or at least 1 year of experience in dental assisting or equivalent experience at the discretion of the supervisor, or a High School Diploma. Good dexterity, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the desire and ability to learn dental assisting tasks as required by the assigned dentist/dental hygienist.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare