Dental Assistant
Specialty1 Partners · Meriden, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$20/hrFull-time
Connecticut Oral Surgery Centers - Meriden is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice, helping to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcoming patients to the dental office
- Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
- Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
- Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Scheduling appointments and post-op visits
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Assisting with payment procedures
- Facilitating and coordinating other office responsibilities as needed
Requirements
- X-ray and ICE certification required
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A strong attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
- Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
- Active state radiology license (if required by law)
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
- Ability to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
- Ability to work around medical equipment and instruments
- Adherence to OSHA and infection control standards
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
Benefits
- BCBS Medical & Dental insurance options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) plan with match options
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
Pay
Position Base Pay Range: $20 USD - $24 USD
Schedule
No weekends
546 S Broad Street, Ste 2A, Meriden, CT 06450