Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & RPE

Passion-Dental-; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Impact on patients' lives

Job summary

Passion Dental, located in Hartford, CT, is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Children & Family Dentistry team. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient-focused, and collaborates closely with clinicians to provide exceptional patient care and support the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).

Responsibilities include assisting with a range of procedures, preparing rooms and instruments, maintaining infection control, taking radiographs where permitted, and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification where required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Passion Dental, located in Hartford, CT, is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Children & Family Dentistry team. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient-focused, and collaborates closely with clinicians to provide exceptional patient care and support the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).

Responsibilities include assisting with a range of procedures, preparing rooms and instruments, maintaining infection control, taking radiographs where permitted, and keeping accurate records.