Dental Assistant: Growth, Benefits, Weekday Schedule

The Smilist; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

The Smilist in West Hartford, CT is hiring a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and advance patient care. You will support clinicians, prepare treatment areas, and help maintain a welcoming patient experience.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Completion of DANB Radiation Exam.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

DANB Radiation Exam

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in West Hartford, CT is hiring a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and advance patient care. You will support clinicians, prepare treatment areas, and help maintain a welcoming patient experience.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education in a collaborative environment.