Dental Assistant Archway Dental Partners

• 3.5 Avon, CT Job Details $21
• $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Description:

At Pediatric Dental Center of Avon , our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment where patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care they receive. Our network of high-standard professionals is committed to providing exceptional care to patients throughout Connecticut. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our thriving team! The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and can effectively multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What You'll Enjoy:

A comprehensive benefits package to support you both in and out of the office Competitive compensation that reflects your experience and skills A dynamic, collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about what they do Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide seamless chairside support to the orthodontist using efficient four-handed dentistry techniques Greet, seat, and screen patients while communicating patient concerns effectively to the doctor Participate in daily morning meetings and team schedule reviews to anticipate the doctor's needs in advance Review patient charts and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records Organize and set up procedure trays according to the day's patient charts and expected treatments Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and ready for use according to standard protocols Promptly break down and reset treatment rooms following procedures and return instruments for sterilization Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures, including the placement and adjustment of braces, wires, appliances, Invisalign, and retainers Provide patient education on the proper care and maintenance of orthodontic appliances Take quality diagnostic records, including intraoral and extraoral photographs, intraoral scans using the iTero scanner, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, and 3D/CBCT X-rays as needed Ensure operatories are consistently clean, stocked, and organized to support efficient patient care Manage inventory and order materials as needed Follow all infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols Help create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Superior customer service skills Willingness to learn & grow A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible! Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Avon , CT Available to work during current office hours: Tuesday

• 8am•5pm Wednesday•8am•5pm Thursday•8am•5pm May occasionally need to stay until 6pm

Preferred Qualities:

Dental Office Experience Dentrix Ascend software experience X-Ray and ICE Certification