Dental Assistant

About the role

Join Benevis, a company dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles by providing high-quality, affordable dental care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our care team, supporting the office and assisting professional dental staff in delivering excellent dental care to our community. With over 70% of our patients being children, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a fun, compassionate environment.

• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations
• Engage in morning huddles and foster a collaborative team environment
• Promote a positive image of Benevis and contribute to memorable patient experiences

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 and save x-rays to patient charts (dependent on location)
• Maintain 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
• X-ray certification preferred (according to State and individual practices)
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred (according to State and individual practices)
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (location dependent)
• Commitment to 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 certificates
• Radiology certificates
• Nitrous Oxide certificates
• Reimbursement for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew certificates