Dental Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Brattleboro, VT is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to provide confident chairside support and ensure smooth patient flow. You will prepare patients and rooms, take dental x-rays, and uphold infection control standards.

The role requires radiology and CPR certifications, excellent communication, and a patient‑centered approach. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Radiology/x-ray certification and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take and process diagnostic-quality dental x-rays.
• Follow sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols.
• Maintain organized, clean operatories.
• Educate patients on procedures, oral hygiene, and post-treatment care.
• Document clinical and patient information accurately.
• Monitor supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Create a warm, reassuring environment for patients.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team-oriented

Patient care

Education

Radiology/x-ray certification

CPR certification

Job description

Join a patient-centered dental practice as an experienced Dental Assistant!

Responsibilities Include

• Providing confident chairside assistance during various dental procedures
• Preparing patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Taking and processing diagnostic-quality dental x-rays
• Following sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols
• Maintaining organized, clean, and ready operatories
• Educating patients on procedures, oral hygiene, and post-treatment care
• Documenting clinical and patient information accurately
• Monitoring supplies and assisting with inventory management
• Collaborating with dentists and team members to ensure efficient patient flow
• Creating a warm, reassuring environment for patients

Qualifications And Skills

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Strong chairside assisting and clinical skills
• Radiology/x-ray certification and current CPR certification
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care

Benefits And Opportunities

• Competitive pay rate of $20-27/hour based on experience
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000-1,500
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage
• Consistent weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on quality patient care
• Opportunities for career growth within the practice