Dental Assistant- Stamford, CT

Join a team that makes a difference at Optimus Health Care Are you passionate about providing high?quality, patient?centered care? Optimus Health Care the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield Countyis looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health?care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for a full?time Dental Assistant to join our dental clinic at our Stamford location. One late evening per week.

We welcome recent graduates of Dental Assistant programs who have not yet completed their CT Radiography or Infection Control certification. Were happy to provide hands?on training and support as you prepare to obtain required credentials within 6?9 months of hire. This is a great opportunity for entry?level candidates looking to grow with us

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide four?handed chair?side assistance to Dentists when performing dental procedures such as operative, preventive, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or surgical procedures.
• Provide chair?side assistance including but not limited to draping patients, preparing the operatory for treatment, preparing and mixing medicaments and impression materials, intra?oral suctioning, retracting oral tissues, handing and removing instruments.
• Help manage patient flow by escorting patients to/from the reception area/waiting room, seating each patient and ensuring their comfort.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared and ready for use, and the room is fully prepared for the patients treatment.
• Advise the Front Desk Coordinator about special instructions for the patient.
• Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments, and ensure all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to Department guidelines and standards.
• Monitor and maintain dental equipment such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, and light?curing units in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
• Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assist in monitoring and maintaining radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Prepare and send laboratory cases to the assigned dental laboratory; pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, and trim before sending to the laboratory.
• Collect, record, and update patient health histories and vital signs; assist the Dentist in recording treatment dates in the Dentrix system.
• Provide post?operative care and instructions to patients during dental procedures.
• Employ dental procedure isolation techniques.
• Assist in the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the department.
• Practice infection control and employ the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA, and JCAHO standards.
• Adapt to cross?training requirements, specifically front desk duties.
  

Professional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principles, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent plus completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program.

Experience

At least 2 years of prior clinical experience. We welcome recent graduates of Dental Assistant programs who have not yet completed their CT Radiography or Infection Control certification; we provide hands?on training and support as you prepare to obtain required credentials within 6?9 months of hire. This is a great opportunity for entry?level candidates looking to grow with us.

Language Skills

Spanish speaking preferred.

Reasoning Ability

Critical thinking, analytical and problem?solving skills.

Licensure / Certification

Dental Assistant Certificate, Radiology Health and Safety Certificate (required within 6?9 months of hire), Infection Control Certificate (required within 6?9 months of hire). CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi?annually.

Working For Optimus

• OHC provides a fun, fast?paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% outpatient setting.
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options.
• Competitive compensation.
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient?centered environment.
  

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

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