Dental Assistant

• Expert Dental is a busy, friendly, and patient-focused dental office located in the heart of Hamden. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent dental care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team, if you are reliable, friendly, detail-oriented, Team player with a professional and positive attitude and enjoys working with people this will be the job for you

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Dental Assistant position key Responsibilities:

• Chairside assisting during dental procedures
• Taking digital X-rays
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control protocols
• Preparing and cleaning operatory rooms
• Assisting with patient intake and education
• Maintaining patient records and charting in dental software
• Supporting the front desk with scheduling and data entry as needed
• Basic computer skills
• Qualifications:
• Previous dental or medical office experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional, positive, and patient-centered attitude.
• Proficiency with dental practice software “ Dentrix” is a plus.What We Offer:
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for continued learning and growth
• Schedule:
• [Full-time/Part-time –9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. no weedends]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Other language than English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamden, CT 06514 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient room cleaning • Foreign language proficiency • Computer operation • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Teamwork • Dental office • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Medical software • Dental receptionist • Computer literacy • Intake • Medical office experience • In-person customer service • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Clinical data entry • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Patient care • Dental equipment • Schedule creation • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Patient education • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time • Customer data entry