Dental Assistant — Compassionate Care, Growth & Bonuses

Benevis; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Certification trainings

Job summary

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team and support dental clinicians in delivering high-quality care to patients. You will assist with patient setup, X-rays, sterilization, and instrument preparation while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification is preferred, and CDA credentials are preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a plus and the position emphasizes teamwork and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State practices.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).

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 (location dependent).
• 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 regulations and company standards.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification

Certified dental assistant (CDA) preferred

Job description

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team and support dental clinicians in delivering high-quality care to patients. You will assist with patient setup, X-rays, sterilization, and instrument preparation while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification is preferred, and CDA credentials are preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a plus and the position emphasizes teamwork and patient education.