Dental Assistant: Caring Patient Care & Sterilization

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist at the chair. You will escort patients, ensure instruments are sterilized, and help with postoperative care instructions in a community health setting.

The role requires an accredited Dental Assisting Certificate and a Radiology certificate, with a focus on compassionate care and accurate record keeping. Training includes chart management and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program is required.
• Certificate in Dental Radiology is required.
• Familiarity with GE Centricity/VisDental systems is desirable.
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills are necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a patient‑centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental care for CS-HHC patients at the chair.
• Assists Dentist and Hygienist during procedures.
• Maintains instrument sterilization, storage and supplies.
• escorts patients to/from reception and reassures anxious patients.
• Teaches oral hygiene and post‑treatment care instructions.
• Takes impressions for study casts and maintains records.
• Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of dental charts.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Verbal & computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse patients

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dental Assisting Certificate

Dental Radiology Certificate

Tools

GE Centricity/VisDental

Job description

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist at the chair. You will escort patients, ensure instruments are sterilized, and help with postoperative care instructions in a community health setting.

The role requires an accredited Dental Assisting Certificate and a Radiology certificate, with a focus on compassionate care and accurate record keeping. Training includes chart management and patient education.