Pediatric Dental Assistant

At Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. We are looking for a highly motivated Full‑time Dental Assistant. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and possess the ability to multitask. Job Responsibilities Greet and seat patients Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor Set up trays as indicated by the day’s charts Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance Assist chairside using four‑handed dentistry Enter treatment plans Take x‑rays as needed Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient Take alginates, pour and trim models Package and sterilize instruments Keep operatory fully stocked Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Superior customer service skills Willingness to learn & grow A desire to become part of our family‑oriented team and support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Brookfield, CT Schedule Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Preferred Qualifications Dental office experience Dentrix Ascend software experience X‑ray and ICE certification Compensation $25‑$28 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr