Archway Dental Partners is hiring: Dental Assistant in Newtown

Dental Assistant – Archway Dental Partners At Dental Associates of CT-Newtown , our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut! We are searching for a highly motivated, full‑time Dental Assistant. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and possess the ability to multitask. Responsibilities Greet and seat patients Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry Enter treatment plans Take x-rays as needed Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient Take alginates/pour and trim models Package and sterilize instruments Keep operatory fully stocked Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Superior customer service skills Willingness to learn & grow A desire to become part of a family‑oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Newtown, CT Schedule Available to work during current office hours. Specific schedule will be discussed: 4 days per week, 1‑2 late nights per week, and 2 Saturdays per month. Preferred Qualities Dental office experience Dentrix Ascend software experience X‑Ray and ICE certification Salary $20‑25 per hour (depending on experience). Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr