Dental Assistant
Job in
Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06828, USA
Listing for:
Sacred Heart University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
-
Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 45000 USD Yearly
USD
35000.00
45000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
and the job listing Expires on December 24, 2025
Assist the Dentist in all phases of restorative, prosthodontics, surgical, endodontics, and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. Help ensure a safe and friendly environment for the patient. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Responsibilities
Provide chair side assistance to dentists and/or dental hygienists in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or oral surgical procedures.Provide oral health care to patients of OCHC dental clinic and any current or future satellite clinics with the use of portable equipments.Remain with dentist and patient during procedures.Ensure that all instruments, chart, and radiographs are in the chair side area prior to the arrival of the patient.Receive and direct the patient to the appropriate area of the clinic for anticipated treatment needs.Clean, disinfect and sterilize instruments.Develop and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment, ensure that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards.Maintain a clean oral working area; record all exam findings completely and accurately in the patient chart; may act as an interpreter between patient and dentist as needed.Provide instructions for patients in oral hygiene techniques and post operative instructions both verbally and in written form.Perform rubber cup and toothbrush prophylaxis and topical fluoride applications.Take study model impressions and pour, trim and label models.Fabricate custom trays and performs other laboratory procedures such as denture repairs, mouth guard fabrications.Clean and disinfect dental chair and chair side procedures in a timely manner after patient is dismissed and before next patient is seated.Ensure the cleanliness of physical clinic by performing housekeeping duties and periodic maintenance of filers and traps.Monitor and ensure the stocking of supplies at chair side unit and reporting items needed to be ordered.Maintain Universal Precaution guidelines at all times during patient care (Mask, Gloves, Eye Protection, Rubber dam usage) and wash hands before and after de-gloving.Maintain sterilization room and lab area in a clean, orderly manner.Monitor and maintain dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.Follow and maintain all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for the provision of dental clinical services.Participate in and attend in service and educational programs to improve and learn new skills.Maintain patient files. Ensure all paperwork is accurate and filed appropriately in a timely fashion.Assist in training new dental assistants.May fill in for front desk as needed.Treat patients with dignity and respect.Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.Skills
- Dependable and conscientious, possess initiative, self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
- Ability…
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