Dental Assistant - Merit Dental
Southington, CT 06489
About the Job
About Us:
At Mondovi Dental in Southington, CT, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. Our team of skilled professionals strives to deliver top-quality dental services, and we are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. If you’re eager to work in a dynamic environment and help patients achieve their best smile, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Position Overview:
As a Dental Assistant at Mondovi Dental, you will play an essential role in supporting our dentists and ensuring a smooth and positive experience for our patients. You will be responsible for assisting during dental procedures, preparing and sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays, and providing excellent care to our patients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a professional and patient-focused dental practice.
Schedule (days/hours):M-Th 7:15am-5:30pm and some fridays 7:15am-5:30pmResponsibilities:- Assist the dentist during procedures, including exams, fillings, crowns, extractions, and cleanings.
- Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
- Take and develop dental x-rays in accordance with CT state regulations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Ensure patient comfort and assist with any concerns or questions they may have.
- X-Ray Certification
- CPR
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
#LI-JM2