Dental Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish/English) 

Overview

Family Centers is seeking a caring, energetic and well-organized Certified Dental Assistant to join our team. Family Centers Health Care, a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), provides primary healthcare, dental, and mental health services to children and adults living in Greenwich and Stamford with an emphasis on the special population living in or near public housing.

The Role

As a Dental Assistant with our team, you’ll be a vital partner in advancing community health through compassionate, high‑quality preventive oral care. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, working in a supportive, team-driven environment, and helping patients achieve lifelong oral wellness, we invite you to bring your experience to our mission-driven organization.

This full-time position (40 hours/week) has the following work schedule: Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fridays: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Tuesdays: 10:00am - 7:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, preparing instruments and materials and monitoring and updating charts
• Assist the Dentist chair-side at all times, including passing and receiving of instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation of materials
• Take x-rays under direction of Dentist
• Organize treatment room for each patient, including instruments, records, radiographs, and lab work
• Conduct blood pressure and health history information as needed
• Disinfect treatment room and operate equipment in accordance with OSHA, ADA and CDC infection control guidelines
• Audit supplies monthly and document what is needed
• Maintain and monitor laboratory procedures and cases
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments according to CDC/OSHA/ADA standards
• Change dental solutions as outlined in manufacturers guidebook and maintains record manual
• Responsible for equipment care and maintenance
• Record treatment plans and periodontal charting into the dental / medical record
• Scan informed consent forms, referral forms, and other related forms into the dental/medical record
• Update MSDS book and Q.A. manual
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Center Director or Dentist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Business Institute Certificate 
• Dental Assistant certification OR 3+ years dental assistant work experience
• DANB Radiation Health and Safety X-ray certification
• DANB’s Infection Control Certificate (Pass exam within two months of hire) 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual Spanish
• Computer proficiency

Compensation 
 
 $55,000 - $65,000 annually

Benefits and Perks

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Up to 15 vacation days annually (increases to 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days
• Half-Day Summer Fridays (in select programs)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
• Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator. 

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

For more information, please visit www.familycenters.org.