Dental Assistant - $1000-1500 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Brattleboro Dental Health is growing and seeking an experienced, dependable Dental Assistant to join our collaborative team in Brattleboro, VT. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your chairside expertise to an established, patient-centered practice while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a team that genuinely values great patient care.

Pay

• $20–27/hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications
• $1,000–1,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No evenings or weekends

Professional Development

• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Opportunities to expand clinical skills
• Career growth within the practice and through Affinity Dental Management
• Experienced provider support and collaborative teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provide confident chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures
• Take and process diagnostic-quality dental x-rays
• Follow sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and treatment-ready operatories
• Educate patients on procedures, oral hygiene, and post-treatment instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient information
• Monitor clinical supplies and assist with inventory
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to support efficient patient flow
• Help create a warm, reassuring experience for patients throughout their visit

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Strong chairside assisting skills and ability to contribute effectively in a busy dental practice
• Radiology/x-ray certification as required
• Current CPR certification
• Dental Assistant education, license, or certification as applicable/preferred
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control standards
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented approach
• Genuine commitment to providing an excellent patient experience

At Brattleboro Dental Health, your experience won't go unnoticed. You'll join an established practice where Dental Assistants are an important part of the clinical team and where your ability to anticipate provider needs, support patients, and keep the clinical day moving makes a real difference.