Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Dental Associates of CT

At Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment where patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care they receive. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal, and our network of high-­standard professionals provides exceptional care throughout Connecticut.

Job Type: Full-­time

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and seat patients
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
• Set up trays as indicated by the day's 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 alginate/pour and trim models
• Package and sterilize instruments
• Keep operatory fully stocked

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Superior customer service skills
• Willingness to learn & grow
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Spanish fluency required)
• Desire to become part of our family‑oriented team and support our mission
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Hartford, CT

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Preferred Qualities:

• Dental office experience
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend software
• Certification in X‑Ray and ICE

Seniority Level:

• Entry level

Employment Type:

• Full-­time

Job Function:

• Health Care Provider

Industry:

• Medical Practices