Dental Assistant - Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial - Torrington, CT

Position: Dental Assistant
Assists Dentists and Hygienists during exam and treatment of patients. It is essential to be flexible, friendly and work in a team environment. In addition, the Dental Assistant must display excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Greet patients, and escorts them to treatment area
Ensure quality patient care, effective communication and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner.
Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment and necessary instruments for dental procedures.
Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor including but not limited to basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.
Must be trained in the use of Nitrous Oxide
Explain to each patient/parent the purpose and process involved in their dental care and reinforce the treatment plan prescribed by the Doctor.
Explain treatment consents, answer patient questions and obtain patient signatures.
Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors with all dental staff
Properly clean and sanitize treatment rooms after use.
Take radiographs as prescribed by the dental provider, help develop radiographs for dental providers
Participate in OSHA, HIPPA and any other trainings required.
Provide assistance to hygienists, other assistants and front desk as time allows or when requested.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience
Must have a HS Diploma
Must be x-ray certified
Must be Infection Control Certified
Must be reliable, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail
Must be flexible
Must be a team player

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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