Dental Assistant

Job Description

Bridgeport Smiles Dental Assistant Full Time

Our long-standing office in Bridgeport is looking for an experienced dental assistant to join the team! At Bridgeport Smiles, we are dedicated to improving your oral health and helping you achieve your perfect smile. Our team strives to create a comfortable experience for our patients through our compassionate care and the family like atmosphere.

Our ideal candidate is someone with previous chairside experience, with a certificate in coronal polishing and applications of sealants. If you are someone who is outgoing, compassionate and loves working with patients to help achieve their smile goals, please consider us!

Job Duties:

Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory

Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist

Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol

Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures

Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures

Assume the responsibility associated with any duties that may be delegated by the dentist

Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed

Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory

Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments

Assist in front office procedures if time allows or need is determined by the Dentist or Office Manager

Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment

Serves as supply liaison. Communicates with Lead Dental Assistant and Office Manager to assure prompt and accurate entry of all orders

Take digital radiographs

Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment

Demonstrate complete knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray setups and instrument sharpening

Schedule:

Monday 10am-6pm

Tuesday 10am-6pm

Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 9am-4pm

E/O Saturday 9am-2pm