Dental Assistant: Compassionate Care & Growth

GD-SDM CT PLLC; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage patient flow. The ideal candidate shows empathy, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. Experience of 1–2 years is preferred, along with DANB RHS & IC certification.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, scheduling, and maintaining records, with competitive hourly pay and benefits available after 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• DANB RHS & IC Certification required.
• 1–2 years dental assisting experience preferred.
• Professionalism, strong communication, and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients and perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments and advise on oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Deliver clear post-operative care instructions and maintain practice operations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Patient care

Education

DANB RHS & IC Certification

1-2 years dental assisting experience (preferred)

Job description

Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage patient flow. The ideal candidate shows empathy, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. Experience of 1–2 years is preferred, along with DANB RHS & IC certification.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, scheduling, and maintaining records, with competitive hourly pay and benefits available after 30 hours per week.