Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under the close direction of the Director, Dental Center and Office Manager assists the doctor in the delivery of dental care to children, adolescents, adults, geriatric, and medically compromised patients. Takes medical history, blood pressures, and radiographs. Complies with safety and infection control standards.

Partial access to medications is given to the incumbent of this position because they are required by their job responsibilities to transport or stock medications to approved medication storage locations

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists while providing exceptional treatment to patients with various medical conditions.

What you will do

• Assists dental residents in the delivery of dental care
• Takes medical history, blood pressure, temperature and radiographs on children, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patients
• Complies with safety and infection control standards
• Performs reception, scheduling, data entry and billing for the Dental Clinic

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:  High School Graduate.  Successful completion of an Accredited Dental Assisting program is required.

• Certification:  Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Infection Control.   Must have successfully passed the exam.  
• Certification:  Radiation and Infection Control Certification required.
• Certification:  Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Experience:  1-3 years of Dental Assistance experience is preferred
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-time, 40 hours, days
• Great Benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
• Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.