Dental Assistant - Southern Dental Alliance - Willimantic, CT

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Willimantic, CT

Job Description

Coweta Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!
At Coweta Dentistry – we want to be a community that people want to join. We are looking for long-term relationships with our teams, our patients, and our communities.
As a Dental Assistant, you will ensure the Dentists and Hygienist are set up for success prior to interfacing with patients and during patient procedures. The DA clearly communicates to Dentist – the patients’ needs/request and other education, procedures, diagnosis and treatment related matters prior to treatment. The DA perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, in addition to performing work chair-side as Dentist examines and treat patients, and works proactively to ensure Dentist clinical/hygiene needs are met. The DA is responsible for making patients comfortable as they are seated in the dental chair, prepares patient for treatment, and obtains the accurate patient dental records. The DA is responsible for handing instruments and materials to Dentist and also responsible for keeping the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. The DA is responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be detail oriented and organized
Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and desk top publishing
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Must pass criminal background check

Preferred Education and Experience

1 year experience as a Dental or Medical Assistant.
Certified Dental Assistant.
Use of dental/medical technology.
Ability to connect with patients.
Driven and works with a sense of urgency.
Has the ability to multi-task.
Professional, courteous and approachable demeanor.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Current CPR certification.

We Offer

Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential
Medical, Vision and Dental coverage offered
Accident Coverage & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
ID theft protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts

VSM Management, LLC dba Southern Dental Alliance and all relevant Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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