Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantUCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT's best choice for patient-centered healthcare!We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Norwich. The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist with patient care and ensuring the efficient operation of the dental clinic.Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pmEssential Responsibilities:Prepare patients for dental procedures and take their dental records and vitalsAssist dentists with all dental procedures utilizing fourhanded dentistry.Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments to ensure a clean and safe environmentProvide patients with instructions for oral care and post-treatment proceduresExpose and develop dental radiographs and take impressions and pour dental modelsProvide routine operational support such as tracking lab work, maintaining supplies in operatories, laundering staff scrub jackets and other duties as neededReturn patient phone calls, phone in prescriptions and schedule patient appointmentsWhy UCFS?Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalentDental Assisting Certificate preferred with a minimum of 1-year of experience required for uncertified candidatesCertificate in Dental RadiologyInfection Control CertificationAbility to multitask and work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailBasic knowledge of electronic health record softwareCompassionate, professional, and committed to patient careUCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Flexible schedulesCompetitive salariesGenerous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each yearMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) plan with 6% employer contributionPaid life and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional voluntary benefitsNational Health Service Corp. Loan RepaymentPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityUCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.