Dental Assistant: Patient-First Care, No Weekends

Simply Dental; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Dental and orthodontic benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer</

Consistent, set schedule

Job summary

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in New Britain, CT is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support high-quality patient care. You’ll assist dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and help ensure smooth operations while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for every patient.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule with no weekends or late nights, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required or preferred.
• Proficient with dental software and digital imaging.
• Strong communication and patient-service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• High attention to detail and quality patient care.
• Team-oriented and dependable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their dental visit
• Assist the General Dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative treatment, crown and bridge work, fillings, extractions, root canals, hygiene support, and other general dental treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule
• Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, intraoral photos, scans, and impressions as needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive dental health to support positive outcomes
• Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed
• Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area
• Collaborate closely with the dental team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Dental software knowledge

Education

Dental assistant licensure/certification

Radiology/X-ray certification

CPR and First Aid certification

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Dental practice management software

Digital imaging technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in New Britain, CT is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support high-quality patient care. You’ll assist dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and help ensure smooth operations while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for every patient.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule with no weekends or late nights, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a well-established practice.