Dental Assistant I-$2,500 Sign on Bonus

North American Dental Group (NADG); Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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

North American Dental Group partner practice in Connecticut is seeking a Dental Assistant with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. This role focuses on delivering best-in-class patient care and supporting the dentist in restorative procedures.

You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, manage chart entries, and help maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance while providing exceptional service. Workweek includes Mon-Fri hours with varying start times.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Radiography/X-ray certification required.
• Infection control certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists during procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist dentists in restorative dentistry.
• Record patient health history and chart entries in dental software.
• Maintain asepsis: sterilize instruments and prepare trays per OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety regulations.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient education

Charting

Sterilization/asepsis

Radiography

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-ray Certification

Infection Control Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Dental Assistant-$2,500 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.

Overview

Dental Assistant-$2,500 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.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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.

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
• 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.

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