Private General Dental Practice in Newington, CT. is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant. Job responsibilities will include chairside assisting and front desk/reception tasks. New graduates welcome to apply. Clinical roles will include chairside assisting, sterilization, operatory and inventory organization, lab work, restocking. Front office roles will include answering phones, checking patients in/out, and scheduling recare. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidate should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Must be Radiology and Infection Control certified. Excellent Communication skills and ability to work with the team required.

Schedule

• Tuesday - Friday
• One Saturday morning/month September - April
• Approximately 20 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Answer phones and assist callers/take messages as needed
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• MUST be certified in Infection Control and Radiology

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• Radiology and Infection Control Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newington, CT 06111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person