Dental Assistant - Growth, Great Benefits, Mon-Thu Schedule

Affinity Dental Management; East Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

3 weeks paid time off + 8 holidays

Continuing education and professional training

Job summary

Affinity Dental Management in East Haddam, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support patient care in a modern practice. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values your growth and offers hands-on training tailored to your career development. If you have a Dental Assistant certification and a desire to learn, this is a great opportunity for you.

The position features a competitive hourly wage between $22-28, comprehensive benefits, and a balanced schedule with no late evenings. Join our warm team committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license or certification required.
• Radiology/x-ray certification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to patient care.
• Previous dental assisting experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and be part of a team-oriented practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Take and process diagnostic-quality x-rays.
• Educate patients on procedures and oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain an organized and welcoming clinical environment.
• Create a positive patient experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Current Dental Assistant license or certification

Radiology/x-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix Enterprise

Eaglesoft

Job description

Affinity Dental Management in East Haddam, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support patient care in a modern practice. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values your growth and offers hands-on training tailored to your career development. If you have a Dental Assistant certification and a desire to learn, this is a great opportunity for you.

The position features a competitive hourly wage between $22-28, comprehensive benefits, and a balanced schedule with no late evenings. Join our warm team committed to exceptional patient care.