Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of CT

New Milford (CT)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Job summary

Dental Associates of CT’s New Milford office is seeking a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant. You will greet and seat patients, assist chairside, and help maintain a welcoming, family-oriented practice.

We value a strong work ethic, teamwork, and the ability to multitask. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options. Flexible hours support a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a family-oriented team.
  • Commitment to delivering the best patient experience.
  • Reliable commute to New Milford, CT office.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and seat patients.
  • Act as a liaison between patient and doctor.
  • Set up trays as indicated by daily charts.
  • Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs.
  • Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
  • Enter treatment plans.
  • Take x-rays as needed.
  • Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient.
  • Take alginates; pour and trim models.
  • Package and sterilize instruments.
  • Keep operatory fully stocked.

Skills

Customer service
Teamwork
Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

At New Milford Pediatric, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Currently, we are in search of a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask.

Specific Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
  • Greet and seat patients
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
  • Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts
  • Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
  • Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
  • Enter treatment plans
  • Take x-rays as needed
  • Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
  • Take alginates/pour and trim models
  • Package and sterilize instruments
  • Keep operatory fully stocked
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn & grow
  • A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
  • Ability to reliably commute to the office location in New Milford, CT
Available To Work During Current Office Hours
  • Monday - 7:30am - 5pm
  • Tuesday - 7:30am - 5pm
  • Wednesday - 7:30am - 5pm
  • Thursday - 7:30am - 5pm
  • Occasional Fridays
  • One Saturday per month - 7:30am - 2pm
Preferred Qualities
  • Dental Office Experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience
  • X-Ray and ICE Certification
Salary Description

$20-$25/ hour

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