Dental Assistant

Company: Affinity Dental Management
Location: Avon
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Are you looking to take your career in dentistry to the next level? Do you desire to be part of a supportive team of like-minded dental professionals who strive to provide exceptional patient care?Position: Dental Assistant Location: Avon, CT Status: Full-time It is the mission of Affinity Dental Management to create growth and learning opportunities throughout our participating dental practices to achieve excellence in the delivery of dental services; to enhance the professional and personal lives of our dentists and dental professionals; and to strive to be on the cutting edge of dental medicine by maximizing access to, and use of, organizational, intellectual, and physical resources. Affinity Dental Management holds your most valued interests at heart. As such, we strive to stay up to date on the latest technologies, training opportunities, quality control standards, and operational efficiencies as they relate to the dental industry. About the job:

• Escort patients to workstations cheerfully and answer any general questions or forward patient questions or concerns to the dentist when necessary.
• Timely prepare and properly set up the treatment area by sterilizing, positioning, and delivering instruments for dentist's access.
• Actively provide by handing instruments and materials as needed to Dentist, Hygienist, or Dental Assistant during exams and procedures to help maintain patient comfort and efficiency.
• Take and process x-rays of patients.
• Dental software knowledge.
• Update or maintain patient's dental records.
• Assist in sterilization duties.
• Maintain hand pieces and instruments in good repair and sufficient supply.
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards. Ideal candidate:
  • High school diploma or GED certificate required.
  • Preferred diploma or certificate from an approved dental assisting program accredited by CODA.
  • CT: DANB ICE & RHS CertificationsBenefits:
    • PTO
    • Sign on Bonus!
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • 401K
    • Paid Sick Time
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-term disability plans

Keywords: Affinity Dental Management, New England , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Avon, Northeast