Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Children and Family Dentistry - Hartford, CT

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Hartford, CT

Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated Traveling Orthodontic Assistant for our busy dental practices. Our offices strive to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, demographics, and dental needs.
Candidate must be willing and able to travel between our dental offices located in the Hartford, CT area.
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant Qualifications:
Candidates must have an active DANB CDA License and/or MA Formerly Trained Dental Assistant License.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant Pay & Benefits:

Competitive salary
Great benefits package
Paid Time Off - PTO

Orthodontic Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Demonstrate superior knowledge of all doctor systems and assisting processes.
Bringing patients from check-in to the operating rooms
Breaking down and setting up rooms prior to treatment
Preparing patients for procedures by getting x-rays, setting up instruments, etc.
Giving doctors assistance during procedures when needed Under direct supervision complete child prophylaxis, fluoride application, taking dental x-rays
Supporting doctors in recording procedural codes in the information system
Materials Management
Demonstrate superior knowledge of all equipment, instruments, and supplies
Stocking supplies and replenishment of treatment areas
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments
Cleaning and maintaining equipment and instruments
Cleaning and maintaining treatment room and staff lounge areas
Collection and preparation for disposal of medical waste

Office Participation & Professionalism:

Be kind and courteous to patients, staff, doctors, and others
Be an active participant in staff meetings
Perform tasks as assigned by the Orthodontist or manager
Take initiative to identify and execute ways to continually improve individual and practice performance
To the extent possible, help others perform their tasks when overloaded or backed up or to otherwise increase the operational and emotional performance of the practice

If you meet the above qualifications for our Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant position, please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
ORTHODONTIC: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
DANB Infection Control Certificate (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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