Dental Assistant – Patient Care & Smile Education

Smile Brands Inc.; Plantsville (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401k plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in Plantsville, CT, is seeking a friendly dental assistant to support the clinical team, greet patients, and help prepare treatment rooms.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with procedures, and contribute to a welcoming office atmosphere while adhering to OSHA/HIPAA standards.

This full-time role offers a regular Mon-Thu schedule 7am-5:30pm and a competitive hourly wage between $21 and $26, with benefits based on hours worked.

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

Strong communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Office presence

Education

RDA/CDA/EFDA/state registration

CPR/BLS certification

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. in Plantsville, CT, is seeking a friendly dental assistant to support the clinical team, greet patients, and help prepare treatment rooms.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with procedures, and contribute to a welcoming office atmosphere while adhering to OSHA/HIPAA standards.

This full-time role offers a regular Mon-Thu schedule 7am-5:30pm and a competitive hourly wage between $21 and $26, with benefits based on hours worked.