Dental Assistant I

North American Dental Group (NADG); Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Dental Assistant, where you'll provide exceptional clinical support and patient care. Your role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting during procedures, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. With a focus on empathy and patient satisfaction, you'll be part of a team pioneering a new culture of dentistry. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Commitment to exceptional patient service and support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist in procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and take radiographs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Patient Education

Charting

Instrument Setup

Asepsis

Radiography

Safety Regulations

Exceptional Patient Service

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Dental Assistant

"Open Up" To A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place that 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 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? Come join our team—help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

• Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (Two Saturdays a Month)

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist in restorative procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills Required

• Provides chair-side clinical support, including charting, instrument setup, and patient education.
• Records patient health history and manages dental software documentation.
• Prepares patients and instruments, maintains asepsis, and assists during procedures.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Follows OSHA and safety regulations, including certifications like CPR and X-rays.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Radiography/X-ray certification for the respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to exceptional patient service and support.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-time)
• 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.