Certified Dental Assistant at Dolan Dental PLLC — Wethersfield, CT

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• 4- Day Work Week
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Certified Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has a current license and at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during exams, procedures, and treatments, anticipating next steps to keep appointments moving efficiently
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, trays, and treatment rooms between patients
• Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral scans/images
• Prepare materials for restorations, crowns, or other procedures
• Prepare lab cases /receive lab cases
• Monitor and restock dental supplies and inventory
• Maintain strict infection control and OSHA compliance standards
• Operate digital imaging, intraoral cameras, and CAD/CAM systems (e.g., milling) as applicable
• Navigate practice management software (e.g., Dentrix) to update charts and treatment notes in real time
• Support use of other in-office tech (digital scanners, patient education software, etc.)

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
• Previous experience as a dental assistant
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care