What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Part-time PT position at Affinity Dental Management?
Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine.
We're looking for a part-time Dental Assistant who is driven, patient-centric, and brand ambassadors for our dental practice located in Cromwell, CT. The ideal candidates will have experience in the field of dentistry and a commitment to grow and innovate to best serve our patients. You'll be responsible for preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials, as well as compliantly delivering procedures and protocols.
Why Join Affinity Dental Management?
- Pay rate: $22-26/hour
- Paid sick time off *part-time employees
Location: Preferred Dental of Cromwell: 75 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416
- 4.9 Google rating
- Full-service family dental practice with 9 operatories
- Onsite parking
- Harmonious & supportive work environment
Part-time Schedule:
- Mondays: 7:45AM - 5PM
Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing a safe, comforting, and welcoming exam room atmosphere
- Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area, position and pass instruments and materials, suction, and expose/develop radiographic studies
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts and removable appliances
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calling for repairs
- Capture and interpret x-rays
- Track inventory levels, anticipate needed supplies, and verify receipt of supplies
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Diploma or certificate from an approved Dental Assistant program as accredited by CODA (preferred)
- Current CT DA license, or DANB CDA in CT, ICE & RHS Certifications (preferred)
- CPR Certification
- Minimum 2 years of dental office experience (required)
- Previous dental assistance experience (preferred)
- Dentrix dental software knowledge (a plus)
Interview Process:
- 1 phone interview
- 1 in-person interview
Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.
Ready to make a positive impact on patient care? Apply today!
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Salary : $22 - $26
