Dental Assistant - New Britain (FT)--$1000 Sign on Bonus!

Moses/Weitzman Health System-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
101-250 employees
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Full Time Dental Assistant opportunity in New Britain, Mon- Friday with one Saturday per month. Supports dentist in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace for use, and contributes to supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chairside, four handed dentistry techniques. Responsible for providing assistance to the dentist during dental procedures. Ensure smooth operation of the dental office. The role is both clinical and administrative, providing patients with care as well as supporting the dental team in an effort to maintain efficient workflows.

  • Prepare patients and the treatment area, hand instruments to the dentist during procedures, and manage suction or other equipment to help ensure the smooth progress of treatments.
  • Prepare, comfort and provide excellent customer service at all times with our patients, provide post-operative instructions, and address patient questions or concerns.
  • Sterilize dental instruments and equipment following safety and infection control protocols.
  • Clean and disinfect treatment areas after procedures.
  • Manage the Log books and strictly adhere to standard precautions and protocols as outlined.
  • Take quality dental radiographs (X-rays) as directed by the dentist and ensure they are properly processed for review.
  • Navigate the electronic health record and follow dentist directions to enter and complete charting.
  • Ensure the dental office is stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Order and maintain inventory of dental materials.
  • Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene and care routines.
  • Provide guidance on post-treatment care.
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School or two years dental experience in general dentistry.
  • Certified in Dental Radiology by Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Certified in Infection Control and maintain 1 hour of CE per state regulation.
  • Knowledge/interest/passion providing care to diverse patient population.
  • Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by our patient population (for example, English/Spanish or English/Polish) strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and listening) and a patient-focused attitude.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols for infection control.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Complete Competencies/courses/in-service training workshops as required by the organization in a timely manner.
  • Is flexible to travel to other sites as needed and be a team player and communicates properly.
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