Dental Assistant

Family Centers • Greenwich, CT

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Centers Inc. seeks an energetic and compassionate certified Dental Assistant to support the Dental Team at our different sites in Stamford and Greenwich, CT starting in early summer 2025.

Family Centers, non-profit organization offering health care, education and human services to children, adults, and families living in Lower Fairfield County. Our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), provides primary healthcare, dental and mental health services to those living in Greenwich Public Housing communities and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.

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
• Computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual Spanish strongly preferred

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
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Center Director or Dentist

Benefits

• employee assistance plan
• sick leave
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees