Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant I – $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Join North American Dental Group (NADG) for an exciting clinical support role as a Dental Assistant with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus.

Imagine working in a place that delivers best‑in‑class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy. We partner with NADG to provide the necessary support to ensure excellent patient care.

Mon/Weds/Thurs: 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Tues: 9:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Fri: 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

• Provides excellent chair‑side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X‑rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
• Team‑oriented and patient‑focused.

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on‑the‑job training.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Radiography/X‑ray certification for respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.
• Experience making temporary crowns.
• Experience using a scanner (preferably a Prime Scan).
• Preferred but not required, experience on ordering and inventory.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full‑time employees)
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Northford, CT