Experienced Dental Assistant - Full Time

Looking for a dental office where you can do great dentistry, work with a strong team, and still have a life outside the office?

Dental Professionals, LLC is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our established general dentistry practice in Derby.

We are looking for someone who is confident in their skills, dependable, professional, and enjoys being part of a team. This is not an entry-level position. We want someone who can step into a busy dental environment and contribute from day one.

What We Offer
Starting at $19/hour — based on experience
Full-time
NO evenings
NO weekends
Consistent schedule
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k)
Established general dental practice
Modern digital office
Dentrix Ascend
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Our Schedule
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2nd & 3rd Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
No evenings. No Saturdays. No Sundays.

What You'll Do
Our Dental Assistants are an important part of the clinical team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Chairside assisting with general dentistry procedures
Taking digital X-rays
Treatment room setup and turnover
Instrument sterilization and infection control
Assisting with restorative procedures
Crown & bridge
Endodontic procedures
Implant procedures
Removable procedures
Making temporary crowns
Denture adjustments and other clinical duties
Supporting efficient patient flow
Maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment
Anticipating the doctor's needs and working as a team
Flexibility is important. Team members may be asked to assist with duties outside their primary responsibilities when needed to support the doctors, patients, and overall operation of the practice.

What We're Looking For
We require a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience in a general dental practice.

The right candidate will be:
Experienced and confident chairside
Dependable and punctual
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
A team player who is willing to help wherever needed
Professional and friendly with patients
Comfortable communicating with doctors, coworkers, and patients
Experienced with digital X-rays
Familiar with Dentrix or Dentrix Ascend
Knowledgeable about sterilization and infection-control procedures
Professionalism matters to us. We expect our team members to take pride in their appearance, communication, work ethic, and the way they interact with our patients and one another.

Is This You?

If you're an experienced dental assistant who takes pride in your work, enjoys working with a great team, and is looking for a long-term position with a predictable schedule and no weekends, we'd like to meet you.

Apply through Indeed and tell us about your dental assisting experience.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Are you experienced with taking digital dental X-rays?

Have you used Dentrix or Dentrix Ascend?

Are you available to work the schedule listed in this posting, including the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month?

Are you comfortable assisting with a variety of general dentistry procedures, including crown & bridge, endodontics, oral surgery, implants and removeable procedures?

What are you looking for in your next office?

Experience:
dental assisting : 2 years (Required)
chairside dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person