Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, Modern Practice

Affinity Dental Management, Inc.; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

3 weeks PTO + paid holidays

Paid sick time (part-time)

Job summary

Preferred Dental of Cromwell is hiring Dental Assistants on both full-time and part-time bases to join our collaborative clinical team in Cromwell, CT. The practice features 9 operatories, modern technology, and a welcoming environment focused on patient care.

We offer competitive compensation ($23-27/hour) plus monthly incentive bonuses, and full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Dental Assistant program diploma or certificate preferred.
• Current CT Dental Assistant credentials and DANB/ICE/RHS certifications preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• 2+ years of dental office experience preferred.
• Chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dentrix experience is a plus.
• Experience assisting dental specialists is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient service skills.
• Dependable, collaborative, and comfortable in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient.
• Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Provide efficient chairside assistance, including instrument transfer, suction, and clinical support.
• Take and process diagnostic-quality digital x-rays.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain treatment areas per infection control standards.
• Document dental services and maintain patient records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Maintain equipment and keep operatories organized and ready.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stocking clinical supplies.
• Collaborate with providers and team members to support smooth patient flow and care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant program diploma or certificate

CT Dental Assistant credentials

CPR certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Preferred Dental of Cromwell is hiring Dental Assistants on both full-time and part-time bases to join our collaborative clinical team in Cromwell, CT. The practice features 9 operatories, modern technology, and a welcoming environment focused on patient care.

We offer competitive compensation ($23-27/hour) plus monthly incentive bonuses, and full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and disability coverage.