Dental Assistant

About the role

Monroe Dental Arts is seeking a highly motivated Full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. We provide quality dental and personal care in a relaxed, comfortable environment where patients feel welcomed and confident in the care they receive. Our network of high-standard professionals serves patients throughout Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
• Set up trays as indicated by the day’s charts
• Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
• Enter treatment plans
• Take x-rays as needed
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
• Take alginates, pour and trim models
• Package and sterilize instruments
• Keep operatory fully stocked

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Superior customer service skills
• Willingness to learn and grow
• A desire to become part of our family-oriented team and support our mission
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Monroe, CT

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental office experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• X-Ray and ICE Certification

Schedule

• Monday: 8AM – 1PM
• Tuesday: 8AM – 5PM
• Wednesday: 8AM – 5PM
• Thursday: 8AM – 5PM
• Friday: 8AM – 5PM
• One Saturday per month: 8AM – 2PM

Pay

$20–$25/hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan