Traveling Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated dental assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves assisting oral surgeons across multiple locations, ensuring a seamless and patient-centered experience. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values respect, quality care, and personal growth. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to excellence, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to enhancing patient outcomes while developing your skills in a collaborative setting. Join a family-oriented team and help deliver the best patient experience possible!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible spending account

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chairside assisting experience in Oral Surgery & IV Sedation.
• Must be BLS certified and hold DANB certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare and maintain sterile treatment rooms and instruments.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the dental team.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Chairside Assisting

Empathy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iTero Scanner

Diagnostic X-ray Equipment

Job description

Description

Join Connecticut's premier doctor led multi-specialty group practice, where we deliver patient-centric care with compassion and respect. Committed to exceeding expectations, we proactively seize every opportunity to elevate the patient experience and enhance clinical outcomes.

At Dental Associates of Connecticut, we embody our core values of respect, quality care, and compassion daily, striving to fulfill our mission of fostering the highest quality care for all patients. Our company culture guides our success, which is at the core of everything we do.

Currently, we are in search of an outstanding dental assistant to travel with our Oral Surgeon between offices located in Danbury, Newtown, and New Milford.

What we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, opportunity to work with an experienced, enthusiastic, and organized team!

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist experienced dentists chairside, using four-handed dentistry
• Preparation of treatment rooms, ensuring instruments and equipment are sterile
• Breakdown of treatment rooms, ensuring all instruments are returned for sterilization promptly
• Daily morning meeting and team schedule review, anticipating the doctor's needs in advance
• Set up trays as indicated by the day's charts and doctor's anticipated needs
• Greet, seat, and screen patients - communicating patient concerns effectively to the doctor
• Take alginates, pour and trim models or scan utilizing the iTero scanner
• Take diagnostic x-rays (PA, Bitewing, Panoramic, 3D/CBCT) as needed
• Keep operatory fully stocked

Requirements

• Superior customer service skills, with the ability to infuse personality, empathy, and enthusiasm into each patient contact
• Must be willing to travel between Danbury, Newtown, and New Milford.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience chairside assisting in Oral Surgery & IV Sedation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, certified through the American Heart Association
• DANB Radiation Health & Safety Certification
• DANB Infection Control Certification
• Willingness to learn & grow
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for the family
• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

At Dental Associates of Connecticut, an office supported by Archway Dental Partners, we’re committed to supporting you. We’re a supportive collective of outstanding practices with dental excellence as our keystone. We stand for the wellbeing of our providers and patients. Our clinical teams and support system collaborate for the greater good. You’re welcome here. Apply today to learn more and get connected with us.