Dental Assistant — Training Available

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in East Haven, CT, and pays $18–$22 per hour. Carl P. Prota DMD Family Dentistry is seeking an assistant to support patient care and dental office operations. The assistant helps patients feel comfortable, explains care plans, records vital signs and medical histories, prepares sterilized equipment, and assists the dentist during exams and procedures. The role also supports appointment scheduling and adherence to office health and safety policies.

What you'll do

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable
• discuss dental care plans and answer questions
• take vital signs and record medical histories
• prepare sterilized equipment
• assist the dentist during exams and procedures
• follow health, safety, and office policies
• schedule appointments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

training available

patient care

chair-side assistance

dental procedures

sterilization

appointment scheduling

full-time

east haven ct

carl p. prota dmd

$18–$22 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Advancement opportunities, flexible scheduling, and competitive compensation.

Why this role

The posting says an associate’s degree from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-certified school is not required and describes the role as willing to train.

About the employer

Carl P. Prota DMD Family Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.