Dental Assistant — Community-Driven Care & Growth

Benevis; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver high quality dental care in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. You will support dental staff, educate patients, and assist with treatment execution across office locations.

The role emphasizes patient prep, x-ray handling, instrument sterilization, and ensuring operatory readiness. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, and certifications in X-ray and CDA are preferred depending on state practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred per state.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred per state.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is 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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray certification preferred

Certified dental assistant credentials preferred

Job description

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver high quality dental care in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. You will support dental staff, educate patients, and assist with treatment execution across office locations.

The role emphasizes patient prep, x-ray handling, instrument sterilization, and ensuring operatory readiness. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, and certifications in X-ray and CDA are preferred depending on state practices.