Dental Assistant I

North American Dental Group (NADG); Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A dental care provider in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is seeking a Dental Assistant to enhance patient care. You will assist the dentist, prepare patients, and provide clinical support ensuring high-quality dental experiences. Ideal candidates have a certification in dental assisting, relevant experience, and a commitment to exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates.
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state.
• Infection Control Certification.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need.
• Prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist.
• Provide chair-side clinical support including charting and patient education.
• Record and review patient health history under the doctor's direction.
• Set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepare patients and maintain chain of asepsis.
• Expose and develop dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant - $1500 Sign on Bonus

“Open Up” To A Whole New Dental Experience. Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience? We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

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Responsibilities

• Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need.
• Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• Infection Control Certification
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.