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

Moses/Weitzman Health System • Middletown, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in delivering primary dental care and helps maintain an efficient, welcoming dental office. The role combines clinical and administrative support, including preparing equipment and treatment areas, assisting during dental procedures using four-handed techniques, and helping patients feel comfortable and informed. The position is scheduled for 22 hours per week: two days at Wilby and Crosby High Schools in Waterbury and one day at the Community Health Center of Old Saybrook. Travel to other sites may be needed. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of dental experience in general dentistry.
• Dental radiology certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Infection-control certification and maintenance of one hour of continuing education per state regulation.
• Knowledge of or interest and passion in providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and listening skills, and 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, good reflexes, and ability to perform light lifting.
• Follow OSHA standards and Universal Precautions at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Written and oral bilingual fluency in a language spoken by the patient population, such as English/Spanish or English/Polish, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures; pass instruments to the dentist and manage suction and other equipment during treatment.
• Use four-handed dental assisting techniques and maintain effective evacuation during procedures.
• Comfort patients, provide customer service, answer questions or concerns, and give post-operative instructions.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment, clean and disinfect treatment areas, maintain log books, and follow infection-control protocols and standard precautions.
• Take and process dental radiographs as directed by the dentist.
• Navigate the electronic health record and enter and complete charting as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain supplies and inventory, including ordering dental materials.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care routines and provide guidance on post-treatment care.
• Complete organizational competencies, courses, and in-service training workshops in a timely manner.
• Work as scheduled, travel to other sites as needed, and communicate and collaborate as a team player.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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