We are growing and looking to hire an Ortho Dental Assistant for our office located in Bridgeport, CT. This is an amazing opportunity with excellent pay and full benefits! The ideal Dental Assistant for this position would have 2+ years' experience as a Certified Dental Assistant, must have infection control certification. Radiology certification is required. Prefer Ortho Experience!!! This position will require travel between our offices in Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stratford, and New Haven. Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment
- Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures
- Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
- Provide patient instructions and education on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and provide instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
- Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
- Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
- Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment