What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at The Dental Center LLC?
Private General Dental Practice in Bloomfield, CT. is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant. New graduates welcome to apply. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and every-other Friday hours. Successful candidate will be responsible for chair side assisting, sterilization, operatory and inventory organization, lab work, restocking. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability to perform as a responsible motivated leader in our practice. 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.
Review of applications will begin Oct. 14th.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- 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: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Radiology and Infection Control Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bloomfield, CT 06002: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26