Dental Assistant I-$1500 Sign on Bonus

North American Dental Group; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice that prioritizes patient care and innovative dentistry. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional clinical support, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists, and maintaining a safe and sterile environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that values empathy and patient satisfaction. If you're passionate about improving oral health and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent training is required.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical support and assist in restorative dentistry.
• Prepare patients and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.

Skills

Chair-side clinical support

Patient education

Dental software proficiency

Sterilization and disinfection

Radiography/X-RAY

CPR Certification

MS Office Suite

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

On-the-job training

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant - $1,500 Sign on Bonus

“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 in the way that we do? Come join our team—help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. The Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• 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

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• 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
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

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.