Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Room Prep

Smile Brands Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in Waterbury, CT is seeking a dental assistant to join its clinical team. You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, and support the practice alongside GPs and other clinicians.

Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday 9am–6pm and Wednesday 9am–5pm. Competitive compensation of $23–$27 per hour plus benefits and opportunities for growth. CPR/BLS and required state credentials are needed to start.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment (e.g. RDA, CDA, EFDA, state registration, or equivalent as required by the state)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Skills

CPR/BLS

Dental terminology

Infection control

Communication

Patient care

Education

RDA/CDA/EFDA state credentialing

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. in Waterbury, CT is seeking a dental assistant to join its clinical team. You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, and support the practice alongside GPs and other clinicians.

Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday 9am–6pm and Wednesday 9am–5pm. Competitive compensation of $23–$27 per hour plus benefits and opportunities for growth. CPR/BLS and required state credentials are needed to start.