Dental Assistant Job – Torrington, CT

42northdental; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

401K with financial guidance

Continuing education

Job summary

42NDC in Portland, ME is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and enhance patient care at Restorative and Aesthetic Dental Associates. The role focuses on chairside assistance, radiographs, patient education, and maintaining sterile treatment rooms to ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.

The position offers health benefits, vision and dental coverage, and ongoing education opportunities. Team collaboration and strong communication are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• CDA certification preferred.
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state.
• Embrace a positive team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures.
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education.
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Patient care

Education

CDA certification

Job description

Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.

With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services. It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry.

Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots. Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together. These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization.

Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job!

Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position at Restorative and Aesthetic Dental Associates. The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

• Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage),gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise, and more
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory
• Perform other related job duties as assigned
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• C.D.A. preferred
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state
• Embrace a positive team approach to patient care

Hourly Rate

$25 — $27 USD

Disclosures

42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.