Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant to join our Bridgeport, CT clinic to provide clinical assistance to the Dental team.This position is fulltime and eligible for excellent health and welnness benfits along iwth generous paid time off and paid holidays!

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provide four handed chair side assistance to Dentists when performing dental procedures such as operative, preventive, endodontic, prosthetic and/or surgical procedures.

2. Provide chair side assistance including but not limited to draping patients, preparing the operatory for treatment, preparing and mixing medicaments and impression materials, intra oral suctioning, retracting oral tissues, handing a removing instruments.

3. Help management of patient flow by:

a. Escort patient to/from the reception area/waiting room.

b. Seat each patient and seeing to their comfort.

c. Have all equipment prepared and ready for use.

d. Have the room fully prepared for the patient treatment.

e. Advise Front Desk Coordinator about special instructions for the patient.

4. Prepare, sterilize and organize instruments and ensure that all dental instruments are

cleaned, dated and processed, according to Department guidelines and standards.

5. Monitor and maintain dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light curing units, in accordance to manufacturers’ guidelines.

6. Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.

7. Prepare and send laboratory cases to assigned dental laboratory.

8. Pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, and trims before sending to the laboratory.

9. Collect, record and update patient health histories and vital signs. Assist the Dentist in recording treatment date in the MediaDent system.

10. Patient management during dental procedures provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.

11. Employ dental procedure isolation techniques.

12. Assist in the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the department.

13. Practice infection control and employ the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA and JCAHO standards.

14. Adapt to cross-training requirements, specifically front desk duties.

15. Must be able to travel between all Dental locations

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE: At least 2 Years Prior Clinical Experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish Speaking Preferred

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Mathematical Skills

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Dental Assistant Certificate,Radiology Health and Safety Certificate and Infection Control Certificate (required), CPR Certificate (required)

Working for Optimus:

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer