Dental Assistant at Dental Associates of CT

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Team Player, Multitasking, Chairside Assistance, X-Ray, Sterilization, Dental Office Experience, Dentrix Ascend

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description At Norwalk Dental Associates 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're in search of a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant. 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 Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor 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 Norwalk, CT Available to work during current office hours: Monday - 8:30am-5:00pm (1 Hour Lunch) Tuesday - 8:30am-5:00pm (1 Hour Lunch) Wednesday - 8:30am-5:00pm (1 Hour Lunch) Thursday - 8:30am-5:00pm (1 Hour Lunch) Friday - 9:00am-3:00pm (no lunch) Preferred Qualities: Dental Office Experience Dentrix Ascend software experience X-Ray and ICE Certification

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will greet and seat patients, assist chairside using four-handed dentistry, and maintain a clean and organized operatory. Additional responsibilities include taking x-rays, entering treatment plans, and ensuring instruments are sterilized and ready for use.