Dental Assistant: Chairside Care, X-rays & Sterilization

Southwest Community Health Center Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Community Health Center Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a capable Dental Assistant to support the Dentist in patient care and equipment maintenance as outlined by clinical standards.

You will pass instruments chair-side, take x-rays under direction, prepare the treatment room, and ensure infection control in line with OSHA, ADA, and CDC guidelines. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• One to two years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• DANB Radiation Health and Safety or state approved program.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• ICE certification required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dentist chair-side, including passing instruments and retraction.
• Takes dental radiographs under the Dentist's direction.
• Organises treatment room, records, radiographs, and lab work for each patient.
• Performs infection control according to CDC/OSHA/ADA standards.
• Maintains and audits supplies and equipment.
• Provides coverage for support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

DANB Radiation Health and Safety or state approved program

ICE certification

CPR/BLS Certification

High School Diploma or Business Institute Certificate and Certification from accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Southwest Community Health Center Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a capable Dental Assistant to support the Dentist in patient care and equipment maintenance as outlined by clinical standards.

You will pass instruments chair-side, take x-rays under direction, prepare the treatment room, and ensure infection control in line with OSHA, ADA, and CDC guidelines. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for this role.