Dental Assistant Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Dental Assistant Southington Dentistry Southington, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 – $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Dental assisting Sterilization High school diploma or GED Registered Dental Assistant Patient care Computer skills Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Full Job Description Dental assistant: Do you want to work in a friendly, team oriented work environment? Looking for a modern, happy and non corporate dental home? Paperless, digital scanner and X-rays, cone beam and intraoral cameras. We are looking for a competent part time dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. 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 Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person