Dental Assistant, Founding Team (New Practice in SoNo) Norwalk Dental Group, PLLC Norwalk, CT Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave On-the-job training Employee discount Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Bereavement leave Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Spanish CPR Certification English Infection Control Certification Dentrix Cleaning Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Full Job Description Be one of the first people on a brand-new team. Norwalk Dental Group opens its doors in South Norwalk this October. We're a privately owned, doctor-led practice, not a corporate DSO , which means the people you work with every day are the people making the decisions. We're building the team that sets the culture from day one, and we want an experienced dental assistant who wants a say in how the practice runs. We have general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and oral surgery doctors under one roof, but you won't be expected to assist in all of them. Tell us where you're strongest and most comfortable, whether that's general, surgery and implants, or ortho, and we'll build your role around it. Want to branch into other areas later? That's your call, never a requirement. What you can expect A role built around the procedures you prefer A well-staffed schedule, so you're not running between rooms all day Pay that reflects your experience and the work you do A brand-new office with new equipment and a cloud-based digital workflow What you'll do Assist chairside with four-handed dentistry in your chosen area: general/restorative, cosmetic, surgical/implant, or orthodontic Set up and break down operatories and keep them stocked Take digital radiographs [and intraoral scans / CBCT] Follow CDC infection control and sterilization protocols Seat patients, review medical history, and give post-op instructions What we're looking for Chairside dental assisting experience needed but not required DANB Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE) certification, as required in Connecticut CPR/BLS certification Reliable, punctual, and calm with nervous patients Team player who likes a clean, organized op Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. We serve our community in both languages. Dentrix Ascend experience is a plus; we'll train you What we offer Competitive pay based on experience Medical insurance Dental care for you and your family Paid sick leave Paid holidays Performance and referral bonuses Paid bereavement and family emergency leave More benefits to come as we grow A few minutes' walk from the South Norwalk Metro-North station, in the middle of SoNo's restaurants and shops

Schedule:

TBD We're hiring now for our October opening. Apply through Indeed with your resume, and let us know which procedures you enjoy assisting with most. Norwalk Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Employee discount Family leave Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Safety equipment provided

Work Location:

In person