Dental Assistant — Patient-First Chairside & X-Ray Pro

North American Dental Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Spending Account

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, and assist dentists in restorative procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include patient health history review, radiographs, instrument sterilization, and adherence to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. A dental assisting certification or on-the-job training with CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Certification or on-the-job training in dental assisting.
• 1–5 years experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Radiography/X-ray certification for the respective state.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support to doctors and hygienists, including charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Record and review patient health history and enter forms in dental software as directed by the doctor.
• Review daily schedule to prepare trays and instruments.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, maintain asepsis, and assist dentists during procedures per OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety requirements, including CPR and required certifications.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient education

CPR certification

MS Office Suite

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental Assisting Certification or on-the-job training

Tools

Radiography/X-ray certification

Job description

North American Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, and assist dentists in restorative procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include patient health history review, radiographs, instrument sterilization, and adherence to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. A dental assisting certification or on-the-job training with CPR certification is required.