Certified Dental Assistant (20-25 hours per week)

Full Time
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Posted
Job description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dental office efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

We work full days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We are off on Wednesdays. We alternate working a half day on Friday, and Saturday mornings. Will consider part timers to complete the hours.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers to the dental office and assist with forms.
  • Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Pour models, take initial impressions
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • DANB x-ray certification (Required)
  • DANB ICE (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  • Certification is essential

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Surgically Clean Air filtration system in each operatory. All state mandated requirements.

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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