Float Dental Assistant

Optimus Health Care Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health & welfare benefit options

Hands-on training and support

Job summary

Optimus Health Care Inc. is looking for a full-time Float Dental Assistant to provide coverage across Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford. Ideal for recent graduates and entry-level candidates, this role includes training for required credentials.

Responsibilities include clinical assistance, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. A High School Diploma and completion of a Dental Assistant program are required, along with two years of clinical experience preferred.

The position offers excellent health benefits and a fun, fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of prior clinical experience.
• Completed or graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments.
• Monitor dental equipment and ensure safety protocols.
• Collect and record patient health histories.

Skills

Chair side assistance

Patient management

Infection control

Critical thinking

Spanish speaking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent plus Dental Assistant Program

Tools

Dentrix system

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

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Full Time Technical Bridgeport, CT, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1604

Optimus Healthcare is looking for a full-time Float Dental Assistant to provide coverage across our Bridgeport, Stratford, Stamford and School Based locations. At least 2 days per week in our Stamford office with one of those days being a late evening shift. Schedule as follows:

• Monday 8-5pm (any location)
• Tuesday 8-7pm (Stamford)
• Wednesday 8-5pm (any location)
• Thursday 8-5pm (any location)
• Friday 8-3pm (Stamford)

Subject to change based on operational needs.

We welcome recent graduates of Dental Assistant programs who have not yet completed their CT Radiography or Infection Control certification. We’re happy to provide hands on training and support as you prepare to obtain required credentials within 6-9 months of hire. This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to grow with us!

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing clinical assistance to the dental clinicians and joins an outgoing team in a collaborative environment, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Provide four handed chair side assistance to Dentists when performing dental procedures such as operative, preventive, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or surgical procedures.
2. Provide chair side assistance including but not limited to draping patients, preparing the operatory for treatment, preparing and mixing medicaments and impression materials, intra oral suctioning, retracting oral tissues, handing removing instrument.
3. Help management of patient flow by:
   • Escort patient to/from the reception area/waiting room.
   • Seat each patient and see to their comfort.
   • Have all the equipment prepared and ready for use.
   • Have the room fully prepared for the patient’s treatment.
   • Advise Front Desk Coordinator about special instructions for the patient.
4. Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and ensure that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed, according to Department guidelines and standards.
5. Monitor and maintain dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light curing units, in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.
6. Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assist in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
7. Prepare and send laboratory cases to the assigned dental laboratory.
8. Pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, and trim before sending to the laboratory.
9. Collect, record and update patient health histories and vital signs. Assist the Dentist in recording treatment dates in the Dentrix system.
10. Patient management during dental procedures provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.
11. Assist in the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the department.
12. Practice infection control and employ the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA, and JCAHO standards.
13. Adapt to cross-training requirements, specifically front desk duties.

Professional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent plus completed/graduated from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program.

Experience

At Least 2 Years Prior Clinical Experience. We welcome recent graduates of Dental Assistant programs who have not yet completed their CT Radiography or Infection Control certification. We’re happy to provide hands on training and support as you prepare to obtain required credentials within 6-9 months of hire. This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to grow with us.

Language Skills

Spanish Speaking Preferred.

Reasoning Ability

Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Licensure / Certification

Dental Assistant Certificate, Radiology Health, and Safety Certificate (required within 6-9 months of hire), Infection Control Certificate (required within 6-9 months of hire) CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

Working for Optimus

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Optim is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.