Dental Assistant - Experienced
Company: South Island Periodontics & Implantology
Location: Cedarhurst
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on
performance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for
advancement Paid time off Medical insurance is available through
our office for purchase by the employee (pre-tax) Paid time off -
legal holidays and other holidays are benefits earned after the
probationary period is over. Paid Vacation time is earned after 1
year and 3 years. Sick/safe PTO is earned by hours worked per NY
state. Flexible schedule - Our office is open Monday - Friday at a
total of almost 50 hours a week. Schedules are made based on the
office's needs for full time 35-40 scheduled hours / week Our busy
practice is searching for an experienced dental assistant to join
our team. We need someone who can perform basic daily tasks such as
clean & re-set exam rooms, assist during patient consults /
surgery, and take x-rays and photos. Making the patient feel
comfortable while waiting & maintaining complex client records with
the utmost confidentiality is also very important. Tasks: Prepare &
break down exam and surgical rooms & assist the doctor with
procedures Sterilize instruments with care Assist in updating and
maintaining client dental records Greet customers and help to
answer any questions they might have Prevent the spread of
infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work
environment Skills and Requirements: Prior experience as a dental
assistant at least 2 years Proficient in Taking Digital X-Rays
Dentrix & Dexis experience preferred Comprehensive understanding of
dental instruments Exceptional customer service skills - this is a
must Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office,
Dentrix, Dexis, Prexion, Eprescribe, Itero and Gmail is a plus Our
office is a state of the art facility that delivers 5 star care to
our patients. We pride ourselves on our efficient and kind customer
service. Most of our business comes from patient word of mouth. Our
team members are not only caring and welcoming to our patients they
are also caring and kind co-workers. We feel that a happy team
makes for a happy work environment for our staff and a positive
experience for our patients.
Keywords: South Island Periodontics & Implantology, West Haven , Dental Assistant - Experienced, Healthcare , Cedarhurst, Connecticut
