Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Associate Dental Care Norwalk, CT Job Details $52,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Chairside assisting Patient comfort CPR Certification Customer communication Vital signs Dental care patient counseling Medical software BLS Certification Greeting customers Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Medical scheduling Dental sterilization procedures Disinfection procedures Basic life support Registered Dental Assistant Organizational skills Trade school Medical equipment cleaning Computer skills Patient interaction Dental Assisting Patient charting Managing patient records Associate's degree 2 years Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Post-operative care Full Job Description Are you an experienced and certified dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we'd love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to clients and assist our dentist and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practice experience, a current

CDA/ RDA

license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position you'll thrive in, we invite you to apply today.

Compensation:

$52,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use Evaluate and document vital signs for patients and update medical records Schedule appointments for patient care follow up, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients' teeth and gums, after procedures

Qualifications:

Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired Associate's Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required Current BLS/CPR certification is required Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed Must possess a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) About Company We are a group specialty practice aiming to deliver the best patient experience every day.