Dental Assistant | Community Care & Career Growth

Benevis; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

CE reimbursement

Certification trainings provided

Training expense reimbursements

Job summary

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in supporting dental care across our offices. You will assist clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, take and manage patient records, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification, and CDA credentials where applicable. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Expect a professional office environment with opportunities for training and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.

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 patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location).
• Responsible for the 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: Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart; Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures; Pour, trim and polish impression casts; Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification

Certified dental assistant credentials

Job description

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in supporting dental care across our offices. You will assist clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, take and manage patient records, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification, and CDA credentials where applicable. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Expect a professional office environment with opportunities for training and bonuses.