Full time dental assistant position available in Wallingford. High paced, team focused general office.· Responsibilities for the position are:

Assist with dental emergencies and scheduled patients according to OSHA and office procedures.

· Maintain CPR certification.

· Participate in morning meeting and provide information regarding new patients for the day.

· Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

· Make preliminary impressions for study casts

· Clean and polish removable appliances.

· Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

· Record treatment information in patient records.

· Schedule patients next visit with the Doctor.

· Financial discussion by the assistant and/or administrator for same day dentistry.

· Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Xray certified

· Must be ready to assist the Dentist at all times during a patients visit.

· Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency.

· Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.

· Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.

· Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.

· Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.

· Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.

· Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to participate in continuing education or seminars.

· Perform routine equipment maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

· Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

• Hours are Monday and Tuesday 7:30am-6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm. Please send resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person