Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Growth & CE Benefits

Passion-Dental-; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Passion Dental Group is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant for our Hartford/Rocky Hill locations. The role supports clinicians, manages patient care, and collaborates with the team to ensure high-quality dental treatment and a positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental assisting experience, state-required certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities available at our multispecialty practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification required by state regulations where applicable.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE).
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Passion Dental Group is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant for our Hartford/Rocky Hill locations. The role supports clinicians, manages patient care, and collaborates with the team to ensure high-quality dental treatment and a positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental assisting experience, state-required certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities available at our multispecialty practice.