What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Mansfield Family Dental?
We’re looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team!
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus$!
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a position closer to home? We have an opening for you at Mansfield Family Dental!
Office Hours
Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 1pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Who We Are:
We are a small-but-growing, dentist-owned, patient-focused dental group. We practice modern dentistry using the latest clinical technology. We are a team of passionate clinicians that support each other, have fun together and take care of our patients. We’re excited to bring new team members in!
Who You Are:
You are a Dental Assistant looking for a new opportunity! You’re a team player – someone who’s enthusiastic, energetic and has a desire to grow and learn. You’re comfortable with preparing an operatory room for your patients, providing support to dentists, surgeons and other team members and motivated by helping your patients develop and maintain good oral health.
What You Do Really, Really Well:
· Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
· Assist in the performance of both routine and more complicated surgical procedures
· Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
· Sterilize dental instruments and tools
· Ensure all operatories are equipped with the necessary tools
Your Ideal Skills and Experience:
· 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant
· Strong understanding of dental instruments; their purpose and when to be used
· Ability to anticipate the Doctors’ needs for instruments and procedures
· Reliable and professional
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Strong knowledge of computer programs
· CPR/First Aid certified
· Radiology certified
· DANB ICE Certified
Dental assistants of all skill sets in Connecticut are required to provide records demonstrating a successful completion of DANB’s Infection Control (ICE) exam. The ICE exam is intended to test participants’ knowledge about the prevention and management during dental procedures.
Section 20-112a of the Connecticut General Statues states that all dental assistants must be able to successfully complete the dental radiography portion exam administered by the DANB prior to operating dental x-ray equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- DANB ICE Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mansfield Center, CT 06250 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person