Dental Assistant

Location:

Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill

Dental Assistant - Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill (Rocky Hill, CT)

Salary Range $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

At Family Dental Care of Rocky Hill, our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists

Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms

Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants

Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs

Taking and processing X-rays of patients

Perform lab tasks as instructed

Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments

Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene

Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) RHS & IC Certification required

Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients

Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

Guaranteed Hourly Rate

Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

401k Program: with matching contributions

Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)

Competitive health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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