Dental Assistant - Patient-First Chairside Pro

Archway Dental Partners; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Archway Dental Partners in Avon, CT, is hiring a Full-time Dental Assistant to support daily patient care in a friendly, family-oriented team. The role involves chairside assistance, patient liaison, and managing schedules with Dentrix Ascend proficiency. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow with the practice.

The position offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completion is required.
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a family-oriented team.
• Reliable commute to Avon, CT office location.
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor.
• Set up trays as indicated by the days' charts.
• Review schedules and anticipate the doctor's needs.
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Enter treatment plans and take x-rays as needed.
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient.
• Maintain sterilized instruments and stocked operatory.
• Liaise between patient and doctor for smooth visits.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

GED

X-Ray Certification

ICE Certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Archway Dental Partners in Avon, CT, is hiring a Full-time Dental Assistant to support daily patient care in a friendly, family-oriented team. The role involves chairside assistance, patient liaison, and managing schedules with Dentrix Ascend proficiency. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow with the practice.

The position offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and paid time off.