Certified Dental Assistant (Full time)

Dean’s Professional Services have partnered with a large, pediatric dental organization and are seeking a Dental Assistant to work at a pediatric dental practice in Waterbury, CT. This is a full time, direct hire position offering competitive compensation and benefits!

Job Responsibilities: 

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment 
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment:
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Must have both an Infection Control AND Radiation, Health & Safety Certification on DANB
• Dental Assistant License with CT
• Radiation Certification
• BLS and/or CPR Valid Certification through accredited American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Experience -Preferred
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Job Details: 

• Schedule: Full time schedule- Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Salary: $18/hr to $25/hr (Based on experience) benefits
• Direct Hire Opportunity  
• Sign on bonus!
• Quarterly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more! 
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company provided certification trainings-These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
• The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate
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Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information, please visit www.deansprofessionalservices.com.