Dental Assistant

Overview

Our office, Connecticut Oral Surgery Centers, in North Haven, CT, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient.

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures
• Facilitating/coordination of other office responsibilities as needed

• Must have 1-2 years proven experience as a Dental Assistant
• X-ray and ICE certification required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer for non-clinical employees; for clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above is the employer. Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program where applicable. E-Verify is used to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees and is not used to pre-screen candidates.