Pediatric Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro & Patient Liaison

Dental Associates of CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

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 Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a motivated Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist chairside, take X-rays, and help maintain a welcoming clinical environment.

We offer a supportive workplace with opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling (Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fridays 8am, one Saturday per month), and benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Superior customer service skills essential.
• Willingness to learn & grow within a family-oriented team.
• Commitment to delivering the best patient experience.
• Ability to reliably commute to Danbury, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Act as a liaison between patient and doctor.
• Set up trays as per daily charts.
• Review schedules and anticipate doctor needs.
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Enter treatment plans into the system.
• 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.
• Liaise between patient and doctor.

Skills

Superior customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Reliable commute to office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

X-Ray Certification

Job description

Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a motivated Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist chairside, take X-rays, and help maintain a welcoming clinical environment.

We offer a supportive workplace with opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling (Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fridays 8am, one Saturday per month), and benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.