Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

Family Centers•Greenwich, CT

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Family Centers is seeking a caring, energetic and well-organized Certified Dental Assistant to join our team. Family Centers Health Care, a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), provides primary healthcare, dental, and mental health services to children and adults living in Greenwich and Stamford with an emphasis on the special population living in or near public housing. The Role As a Dental Assistant with our team, you’ll be a vital partner in advancing community health through compassionate, high‑quality preventive oral care. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, working in a supportive, team-driven environment, and helping patients achieve lifelong oral wellness, we invite you to bring your experience to our mission-driven organization. This full-time position (40 hours/week) has the following work schedule: Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fridays: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tuesdays: 10:00am - 7:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Business Institute Certificate
Certification from accredited dental assisting program
DANB Radiation Health and Safety X-ray certification
DANB’s Infection Control Certificate (Pass exam within two months of hire)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Bilingual Spanish
Computer proficiency

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms, preparing instruments and materials and monitoring and updating charts
Assist the Dentist chair-side at all times, including passing and receiving of instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation of materials
Take x-rays under direction of Dentist
Organize treatment room for each patient, including instruments, records, radiographs, and lab work
Conduct blood pressure and health history information as needed
Disinfect treatment room and operate equipment in accordance with OSHA, ADA and CDC infection control guidelines
Audit supplies monthly and document what is needed
Maintain and monitor laboratory procedures and cases
Disinfect and sterilize instruments according to CDC/OSHA/ADA standards
Change dental solutions as outlined in manufacturers guidebook and maintains record manual
Responsible for equipment care and maintenance
Record treatment plans and periodontal charting into the dental / medical record
Scan informed consent forms, referral forms, and other related forms into the dental/medical record
Update MSDS book and Q.A. manual
Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Center Director or Dentist

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off – Up to 15 vacation days annually (increases to 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days
Half-Day Summer Fridays (in select programs)
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)