Dental Assistant

About the role

Join Benevis as a Dental Assistant and be an integral part of a care team that creates over a million smiles a year. We believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care and are united in our mission to provide high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. With over 2,000 employees across the country, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact in your community while working with a team that values teamwork and patient care.

• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image of Benevis.
• Engage in morning huddles, recognize peers, and highlight examples of customer focus and collaboration.
• Work primarily with pediatric patients, who make up 70% or more of our patient base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts (dependent on location).
• Ensure operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment, including:
  • Documenting patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts.
  • Suctioning, holding retractors, and suture cutting during surgical procedures.
  • Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression casts.
  • Fabricating custom impression trays.
• Adhere to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
• X-ray certification preferred (requirements vary by State and practice).
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred (requirements vary by State and practice).
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (location dependent).
• Commitment to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Company-provided certification trainings, including CPR, radiology, and nitrous oxide certificates.
• Reimbursement for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew certificates.