Dental Assistant - Full Time - CHC of New London - $1,000 Sign On
Moses/Weitzman Health System · CT, US
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About the Role
This role supports the dentist in delivering primary dental care, preparing equipment, and maintaining a supportive atmosphere for patients. The position involves both clinical and administrative duties, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques to ensure efficient office workflows and high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures
- Assist the dentist by handing instruments and managing suction
- Provide excellent customer service and patient comfort
- Deliver post-operative instructions and address patient concerns
- Sterilize instruments and equipment following safety protocols
- Clean and disinfect treatment areas
- Maintain log books and adhere to infection control standards
- Take and process quality dental radiographs
- Navigate electronic health records and complete patient charting
- Manage dental office inventory and supply orders
- Instruct patients on oral hygiene and care routines
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of general dentistry experience
- Certified in Dental Radiology by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
- Certified in Infection Control
- Maintain 1 hour of continuing education per state regulation
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel to other sites as needed
- Must follow OSHA standards and Universal Precautions
Skills
- Four-handed dental assisting
- Dental radiography
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic health record navigation
- Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish or English/Polish preferred
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
Location
- New London, Connecticut
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- Two years of general dentistry experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School
Salary/Compensations
- $23-$29/hr
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings opportunities
- Paid time off
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Employee assistance resources
- Flexible work arrangements
About the Company
- Community Health Center of New London
- Moses/Weitzman Health System