Dental Assistant - Waterbury Schools & CHC of Old Saybrook - 22 hours/week

Moses / Weitzman Health System • Old Saybrook, CT

17d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Dental Assistant position is scheduled for 22 hours per week: two days at Wilby and Crosby High Schools in Waterbury and one day at Community Health Center of Old Saybrook. The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in providing primary dental care and helps maintain an efficient dental office through both clinical and administrative work. The role includes chairside, four-handed dental assisting and helping create a calm, welcoming environment for patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of general dentistry experience.
• Dental radiology certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Infection-control certification and maintenance of one hour of continuing education as required by state regulation.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, listening, and communication skills, with a patient-focused attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow infection-control protocols.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites as needed.
• Good manual dexterity and fine motor coordination, good vision, physical mobility and flexibility, and good reflexes; light lifting is required.
• Ability to follow OSHA standards and Universal Precautions; the role involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens through direct patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of, interest in, or passion for providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in a language spoken by the patient population, such as English/Spanish or English/Polish, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with four-handed dental assisting and effective evacuation management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment areas, assist the dentist during procedures, pass instruments, and manage suction and other equipment.
• Provide patient comfort and customer service, give post-operative instructions, and address patient questions or concerns.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment; clean and disinfect treatment areas; maintain log books and follow infection-control protocols and standard precautions.
• Take dental radiographs as directed by the dentist and process them for review.
• Navigate the electronic health record and enter and complete charting as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain supplies and inventory of dental materials, including ordering supplies.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and care routines and provide post-treatment guidance.
• Complete organizational competencies, courses, and in-service training in a timely manner.
• Travel to other sites as needed and communicate and collaborate as a team player.
• Work as scheduled, including some evening and weekend hours as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and tuition assistance programs.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Other company-sponsored benefits; offerings and eligibility vary by position, work location, scheduled hours, and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED