Dental Assistant: Growth, Great Benefits, Flexible PTO

Dental Associates of CT; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Archway Dental Partners in Newtown, CT is seeking a highly motivated full-time Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist chairside, take x-rays, and help maintain a welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, excellent customer service, and a readiness to learn. You will work 4 days a week with occasional late nights and Saturdays, contributing to delivering the best patient experience possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Desire to join a family-oriented team and support our mission to deliver the best patient experience.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Newtown, CT.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the dentist.
• Set up trays as indicated by the day’s charts.
• Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance.
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Enter treatment plans.
• Take x‑rays as needed.
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient.
• Take alginates/pour and trim models.
• Package and sterilize instruments.
• Keep operatory fully stocked.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor.

Skills

Superior customer service

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

X-Ray Certification

ICE Certification

Job description

Archway Dental Partners in Newtown, CT is seeking a highly motivated full-time Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist chairside, take x-rays, and help maintain a welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, excellent customer service, and a readiness to learn. You will work 4 days a week with occasional late nights and Saturdays, contributing to delivering the best patient experience possible.