Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Radiography Pro

North American Dental Group; Northford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Extras & Incentives

Job summary

Life Long Dental Care in Northford, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our full-time team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist with procedures, and maintain a high standard of infection control and patient education.

The role requires a dental assisting certification, radiography/X-ray credentials, and CPR certification. New graduates are welcome, with a schedule that includes weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or on-the-job training.
• Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific) required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chair-side clinical support to dentists and hygienists; charting and patient education.
• Record health histories, enter chart data under dentist direction, ensure complete documentation.
• Set up trays and instruments per schedule and procedure requirements.
• Prepare patients, sterilize/disinfect instruments, maintain asepsis per OSHA standards.
• Assist with dental procedures including radiographs exposure and development.
• Ensure OSHA/HIPAA CPR and safety certifications compliance.

Skills

MS Office Suite

New graduates welcome

CPR certification

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-Ray certification

CPR certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Life Long Dental Care in Northford, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our full-time team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist with procedures, and maintain a high standard of infection control and patient education.

The role requires a dental assisting certification, radiography/X-ray credentials, and CPR certification. New graduates are welcome, with a schedule that includes weekday hours.