Part-Time Dental Assistant — Schools & Community Health

Community Health Center, Inc; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Old Saybrook is seeking a Dental Assistant for 22 hours weekly across Waterbury and Old Saybrook locations. The role supports the dentist, prepares the treatment area, and participates in chairside four-handed dentistry while managing electronic health records and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a dental assisting credential, DANB radiology certification, infection control CE, and strong patient-focused communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School or 2 years dental experience.
• Certified in Dental Radiology (DANB) and Infection Control with CE as required.
• Bilingual in English and another language common to patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dental procedures and hand instruments to the dentist.
• Prepare treatment area, manage suction, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols.
• Take quality radiographs and process them for review.
• Navigate the electronic health record and complete charting.
• Stock and inventory management; educate patients on care.
• Provide courteous, patient-focused service and support teamwork.

Skills

Bilingual (Eng/Spanish or Eng/Polish)

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking under pressure

Patient-focused care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School

Two years dental experience (general dentistry)

Tools

DANB Radiology Certification

Infection Control Certification

Electronic Health Record navigation

Job description

Community Health Center of Old Saybrook is seeking a Dental Assistant for 22 hours weekly across Waterbury and Old Saybrook locations. The role supports the dentist, prepares the treatment area, and participates in chairside four-handed dentistry while managing electronic health records and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a dental assisting credential, DANB radiology certification, infection control CE, and strong patient-focused communication.