Norwalk, CT, US
23 days ago
Dental Assistant I
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Dental Assistant I Job Locations US-CT-Norwalk Posted Date 21 hours ago(10/21/2024 12:39 PM) Job ID 2024-19607 # of Openings 1 Category Dental Assistant Overview

Dental Assistant

 

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.  Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

 

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

 

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

 

Smiling from Open to Close

Hours of Operation

 

Full-time/ Part-time

Hours 7:30-5 (subject to change in the fall) to 8:30-6 (two days a week) 

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry. 

 

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations. Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduatesRadiography/ X-RAY certification for respective stateCPR Certification requiredProficient in MS Office SuiteCommitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)Healthcare Spending AccountPaid Time Off401kVoluntary Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral ProgramEmployee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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