Dental Assistant

 

Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need a caring and competent certified dental assistant to support our team! The ideal applicant will deliver high-quality dental services and patient care that leaves our clients feeling like family. You must be licensed with 2 years of experience in dental assisting and possess fantastic communication skills. If you have the experience, a commitment to positive patient experiences, and are looking to work with a fun and talented group where you can take pride in making someone smile, we encourage you to apply today!Responsibilities:

• Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records
• Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
• Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
• Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are essential
• Active BLS/CPR certification is required
• Need to possess Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or an RDA state license by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
• An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
• Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (2 years) is necessary

About Company:
A very modern dental office located in Fairfield County