Registered Dental Assistant

Community First Health Centers; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team as a Registered Dental Assistant at a leading health center in Connecticut. This role offers a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Make a meaningful impact in patient care while enjoying professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

4-day work week

Generous paid time off

Affordable health coverage

Leadership that values input

Support & recognition programs

Qualifications

• Active RDA preferred, CDA or DA with experience.
• Strong customer service or healthcare background.
• Basic knowledge of electronic health systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist during complex surgical procedures and ensure precision.
• Educate patients on aftercare and guide recovery.
• Prepare rooms and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Dental Assistant role at Community First Health Centers

About the Role

Empower Smiles. Transform Lives. Join Our Team! Are you ready to make a difference in your career and your community? At Community First Health Centers, we’re passionate about transforming lives through compassionate, high-quality healthcare. As we reopen our Port Huron dental clinic, we’re looking for a Dental Assistant who’s driven to deliver exceptional care and create meaningful patient experiences. Joining our team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make every patient’s visit meaningful and every day on the job rewarding. This role is essential in ensuring our dental office is a place where smiles grow, and communities thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

1. Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a 4-day work week (40 hours) with no unpredictable shifts.
2. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, affordable health coverage, employer-contributed retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
3. Leadership Who Listen: Leadership that values your input, invests in your growth, and celebrates your contributions.

Your Role

• If you are an RDA: Use your expertise to perform tasks like creating temporary crowns, applying sealants, and assisting with impressions and restorations as directed by the dentist.
• Surgical Dentistry: Support during complex surgical procedures, ensuring precision and efficiency.
• Right hand to the dentists: Anticipate needs, master instrumentation, and ensure seamless appointments.
• Craftsmanship: Pour and trim models, take impressions, and assist in fabrication processes.
• Patient Educator: Explain aftercare instructions, guide recovery, and answer patient questions with clarity and compassion.
• Patient Advocate: Build trust, guide patients through care, and promote healthier smiles.
• Master Multitasking: Prepare rooms, assist during procedures, and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to Excellence: Collaborate on quality initiatives and deliver top-tier care.

Qualifications

Active RDA (preferred), CDA, or DA with experience. Strong customer service or healthcare background. High school diploma or equivalent. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and computer skills, with basic knowledge of electronic health systems. We are willing to provide on-the-job training for candidates with healthcare or advanced customer service experience and a commitment to longevity.

Why Choose Us?

At Community First, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a lasting impact. We offer a rewarding career, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every day. Our benefits include:

• 4-day work week with no unpredictable shifts
• Competitive pay and affordable health coverage
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Support & recognition programs
• Leadership that listens and values collaboration

Apply today and help us build healthier communities, one smile at a time! We are an equal employment opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.