Dental Assistant Job - Waterbury, CT

Gentle Dental, part of the DSO 42 North Dental, focuses on providing patients with the experience and quality of care we would want for our own families.Gentle Dental has been a healthcare leader in New England for over 45 years. Founded by pioneering dentists Dr. Ron Weissman and Dr. Sam Shames, Gentle Dental was built on the principle that quality dental care should be accessible and continues with the goal of reducing the barriers that keep people from achieving optimal oral health. Gentle Dental is owned by dentists who care deeply about your overall health and wellbeing. Our award-winning, highly trained dentists and specialists take a patient-first approach and address every patient’s unique dental health with empathy and care. When you choose Gentle Dental, you know you are in good hands. Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position. The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience. Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage),gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise, and more Dental benefits (including free cleanings) Vision coverage Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more 401K with dedicated financial assistance Continuing education through work at no cost to you. Responsibilities: Greet and prepare patients for treatment Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures Provide post operative instructions and patient education Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA Maintain dental supply inventory Perform other related job duties as assigned Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs Skills & Qualifications: Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology C.D.A. preferred Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state Embrace a positive team approach to patient care Hourly Rate

$24 — $27 USD

Disclosures This line of Gentle Dental locations is affiliated with the DSO 42 North Dental. 42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr 42northdental