Dental Assistant I - Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Team

North American Dental Group; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (F

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 is seeking a Dental Assistant in Old Saybrook, CT, offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The role supports the practice team with chair-side assistance, patient prep, and sterilization, helping the dentist during restorative procedures.

Responsibilities include charting, radiographs, patient education, and maintaining asepsis per OSHA and HIPAA standards. Certification in CPR and radiography is required. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent on-the-job training.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Radiography/X-ray certification as required by the state.
• Infection Control Certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to exceptional patient service and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history and ensures forms are signed in the dental software.
• Reviews daily schedule to set up trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes instruments, maintains asepsis, and assists during procedures per OSHA.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs.
• Follows OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, X-ray and other required certifications.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Charting

Operatory setup & cleanup

Dental software data entry

Patient health history review

Scheduling & appointment prep

Infection control

CPR certification

Sterilization procedures

X-ray exposure

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

State Radiography Certification

On-the-job training acceptable

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental software (records)

Radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

North American Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant in Old Saybrook, CT, offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The role supports the practice team with chair-side assistance, patient prep, and sterilization, helping the dentist during restorative procedures.

Responsibilities include charting, radiographs, patient education, and maintaining asepsis per OSHA and HIPAA standards. Certification in CPR and radiography is required. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits.