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Dental Assistant / Treatment Coordinator

11/6/2025

The Dental Assistant / Treatment Coordinator will greet and seat patients, handle phone volume, and act as a liaison between patients and doctors. Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments, assisting chairside, and managing patient treatment plans.

Working Hours

16 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

We are a vibrant, growing, multi-specialty, private group practice in Connecticut. Since 1971, Dental Associates has been providing state-of-the-art dental care to families in western Connecticut. Our team of general dentists and specialists provides every aspect of dental care with expertise and compassion. What makes Dental Associates of CT different? We are simply built differently, from our outstanding unique company culture to our dedication to continuous improvement. With 20+ locations we are able to provide the highest quality care available to communities across Connecticut and eastern New York. We welcome you to experience what our patients and team have enjoyed for the last 50 years.

About the Role

Description

At Fairfield, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Part-time cross trained Dental Assistant / Treatment Coordinator. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Greet and seat patients
Handle heavy phone volume
Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
Schedule appointments for doctors & hygienists
Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts
Enter patient treatment plans
Discuss treatment needs with patients & make financial arrangements
Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
Take x-rays as needed
Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
Take alginates/pour and trim models
Package and sterilize instruments
Keep operatory fully stocked
Estimate, collect, & post patient payments
Follow up on patients with unscheduled treatment needed
General office duties (printing/faxing/computer data entry, etc.)

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Dental reception experience

Excellent computer skills

Superior customer service skills

Willingness to learn & grow

A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!

Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Fairfield, CT

Available to work during current office hours:

Tuesday - 9am - 6pm
Wednesday - 8am - 5pm
Thursday - 9am - 6pm
Saturday - 8am - 2pm, once a month

Preferred Qualities:

Dental Office Experience
Dentrix Ascend software experience
X-Ray and ICE Certification

Key Skills

Dental AssistantTreatment CoordinatorCustomer ServiceMultitaskingX-RaysFour-Handed DentistryAppointment SchedulingPatient InteractionComputer SkillsTeam PlayerFinancial ArrangementsOffice DutiesSterilizationModel TrimmingPatient PaymentsTreatment Plans