<p>Overview About Us: At Merit Dental in Jewett City, CT, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming, professional, and patient-focused environment. Our team of dental professionals works together to deliver the highest level of care and ensure each patient feels comfortable and valued. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team and support us in continuing to provide excellent dental services to our community. Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant at Merit Dental, you will work alongside our skilled dentists and hygienists to ensure that every patient receives the best possible care. You will assist with a variety of dental procedures, prepare treatment rooms, take and develop x-rays, and help manage patient care. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about dental health and patient care who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Schedule (days/hours) M-F 7:30a-5pm Responsibilities Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day Qualifications X-Ray Certification CPR Compensation $27-32/hr About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com. #LI-JM2</p>