What are the responsibilities and job description for the F/T P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT position at Westport Dental Associates & Pediatric Dentistry?
Full-Time Dental Assistant – Private Dental Practice
Westport, CT | Full-Time
We are a busy, established private dental practice in Westport, CT seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Full-Time/Part- Time Dental Assistant to join our team. Our business hours are Mon 7am-5pm Tues 7am-5pm Wed 7am -5 pm Thurs 7 am-6pm Fri 7am-4pm Sat 8am-1pm. Start time for assistants is 7:45 am on scheduled days to work.
Our practice includes 2 Pediatric Dentists, 1 Prosthodontist, and 3 General Dentists, so the ability and willingness to work with all providers and across different areas of dentistry is a must.
Qualifications & Requirements
- DANB RHS and ICE certified – required
- Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience
- Dentrix Ascend experience preferred
- Nomad experience preferred
- Itero/Trios experience preferred
- 3d printing experience preferred Sprint Ray and/or Rapid Shape
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Quick learner with the ability to pick up new procedures, technology, and protocols quickly
- Dependable, punctual, and reliable
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a high standard of patient care
- Professional, positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Ability to work with all providers is essential
- Willingness to participate in a rotating Saturday schedule
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, and ready to stay busy. Our ideal candidate is someone who can confidently move between pediatric, general, and specialty dentistry and understands that every provider may have different needs and workflows.
If you are an experienced dental assistant who takes pride in your work, arrives on time, works well with a team, and enjoys being part of a fast-paced private practice, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $26.24 - $31.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Profit sharing
Application Question(s):
- Are you RHS/ICE certified through DANB
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32