Dental Assistant

About the Role

Join Benevis as a Dental Assistant and be part of a team that creates over a million smiles a year. We believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and our mission drives everything we do. As an integral part of our care team, you’ll support the office and assist professional dental staff with treatment in a fun, compassionate environment. With 70% or more of our patients being kids, this role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and wants to make a real impact in their community.

• Participate in local events, including school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image of our practice.
• Engage in morning huddles, recognize peers, and highlight examples of customer focus and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction 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.